Jalen Brunson was unable to play Tuesday night time, however the medical replace on the All-Star level guard was as optimistic as may have been anticipated.
Brunson departed Sunday’s win in Cleveland within the opening minute with what seemed to be a critical knee damage, however later was recognized as a left-knee contusion.
The Knicks mentioned after that recreation that X-rays on Brunson got here again unfavourable, and coach Tom Thibodeau added Tuesday that an MRI examination additionally got here again clear.
“He’s feeling higher, simply not fairly there but,” Thibodeau mentioned earlier than Tuesday’s recreation in opposition to the Hawks, who have been with out their All-Star level guard, Trae Younger, who underwent surgical procedure on his left hand final week.
Veteran guard Shake Milton’s signing additionally grew to become official Tuesday after he cleared waivers following a buyout by the Pistons, and he was out there to play in opposition to the Hawks, Thibodeau added.
Miles McBride performed greater than 47 minutes Sunday night time after Brunson had departed.