OG Anunoby Injury Report: Will the Knicks' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final?

The New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final tonight. It will be a do-or-die battle for the Knicks at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, as a loss would end their campaign and push the Pacers to the NBA final. In order to survive and live to fight another day, New York would have to deliver their A-Game, and hence all the players would have to combine. Tyrese Haliburton will be expected to pile up heavy numbers, and one other player who could play a key role is OG Anunoby. His contribution often goes below the radar but tonight he will have to come up with a standout performance. Hence, as Anunoby could turn out to play a crucial role, it is imperative to know whether he will be available to play tonight or will sit due to an injury. Let's take a look at the New York Knicks injury report to determine his status for the game.

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OG Anunoby Injury Report

OG Anunoby is not listed in the injury report released by the Knicks ahead of Game 5 against the Pacers. Therefore, he will be available and most certainly be in the starting lineup. 

The Forward has proven his worth by consistently chipping in with decent numbers. He has been averaging 18 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season. He will be expected to notch even higher figures tonight.

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New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers Injury Report

While OG Anunoby is free from injury concerns, but the same cannot be stated about every member of the Knicks squad. Key player Karl-Anthony-Towns is marked as questionable for the game due to the knee injury he sustained in Game 4. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have two players listed on the injury list. Aaron Nesmith is marked as "questionable" due to a knee injury and Isaiah Jackson will continue to remain out due to the Achilles injury he suffered back in November.

So, injuries could affect the quality of the game, but still, stakes will remain high as both teams have all to play for. A win will take the Pacers to the final, whereas the Knicks will stay alive to fight another day in case they win. With all to look forward to let's see what transpires in the Knicks vs Pacers Game 5 showdown.