Is Jalen Brunson Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Knicks vs. Clippers)

UPDATE: Jalen Brunson has been RULED OUT on Friday.

Jalen Brunson (ankle) listed out Friday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) March 7, 2025

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle injury on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers that cost him the end of overtime.

Brunson was struggling to put any weight on his ankle as he left the floor, and it seems highly unlikely that he suits up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. The Knicks have yet to release an injury report for Friday's game since they are playing the second night of a back-to-back.

On Thursday night, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that the Knicks are optimistic that Brunson only suffered an ankle sprain, but that could still keep him out for several games.

There’s optimism New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson only sustained a sprained ankle, sources tell me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 7, 2025

On the bright side for the Knicks, it was reported that X-Rays on Brunson's ankle were negative.

X-rays last night were negative on Jalen Brunson's ankle, league sources said.
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) March 7, 2025

As a result of Brunson's injury, the Knicks moved from 3.5-point dogs to 7-point dogs in the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday's matchup. On top of that, the Knicks' odds to win the NBA Finals have slipped to +1800 this season after yet another loss to a top team.

With Brunson likely sitting on Friday, there is one player worth looking at in the prop market for the Knicks tonight.

This story will be updated with Brunson's official status for Friday night's game.

Best Knicks Prop Bet vs. Clippers on Friday

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Mikal Bridges OVER 15.5 Points (-120)

After taking just six shots on Thursday against the Lakers, Mikal Bridges is going to have to take on a bigger role if Brunson sits out this matchup.

Bridges is averaging 17.2 points per game this season, but his usage has fluctuated on a night-to-night basis. While the Knicks wing has struggled since the start of February, this is a prime buy low spot on Friday.

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