The New York Knicks may have to take the court without their second-leading scorer when they face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series on Friday. Forward OG Anunoby has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain, and his status is currently listed as questionable, according to multiple reports.

The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter of New York's 108-102 victory over the 76ers in Game 2 on Wednesday night. With just three minutes remaining, Anunoby was seen grabbing at his right hamstring and favoring one leg as he signaled to the bench to be pulled from the game. He then headed to the locker room and did not return.

Knicks coach Mike Brown didn't have an immediate update on Anunoby after the win, which gave New York a commanding 2-0 series lead. However, Brown noted that something seemed off with his star forward late in the fourth quarter. "It looked like he was hopping, but I don't know anything," Brown said. "They haven't told me. I just know he left the game. Nobody said he was back. I haven't talked to anybody yet."

This is a significant setback for the Knicks. Anunoby has been arguably their most valuable player throughout the playoffs, averaging 21.4 points while shooting an incredible 53.8% from beyond the arc. He also scored 24 points in 37 minutes before exiting Game 2 and is widely regarded as New York's top defensive asset. Losing him would leave a massive gap in the lineup.

On the bright side, the Knicks have some breathing room with a 2-0 series lead, allowing them to take a cautious approach with Anunoby, who has a history of hamstring issues. A left hamstring strain kept him out of Games 3 through 6 of the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals. Meanwhile, the 76ers were without Joel Embiid in Game 2 due to hip soreness and an ankle sprain, and they struggled offensively in the fourth quarter. New York might not need to be at full strength to secure another win on the road.