New Report on Jalen Brunson Injury After Lakers-Knicks

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury ahead of their LA Clippers matchup

Mar 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) watches his shot against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers battled for one of the most exciting games of the 2024-25 season on Thursday night. The Lakers picked up a 113-109 win in overtime behind Luka Doncic and LeBron James combining for 63 points, 19 rebounds, and 20 assists.

The Knicks put up a good fight against the best duo in the NBA, but All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson put together a masterclass performance. Brunson dropped 39 points and 10 assists on 13-26 shooting from the field, but his night ended with a scare.

Jalen Brunson headed to the locker room after suffering a leg injury on this play

He stayed in to shoot his FT's pic.twitter.com/bw4jrE3Uhj

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 7, 2025

Brunson went down with a scary injury in overtime of Thursday's loss, leaving for the night with just 1:20 remaining after tying the game with two made free throws.

Following a crushing overtime loss that ended with a heartbreaking injury, the Knicks now head into the second leg of a back-to-back series against the LA Clippers. Ahead of their matchup with the Clippers, Brunson received a promising injury update.

"There’s optimism New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson only sustained a sprained ankle, sources tell me," Chris Haynes reported.

There’s optimism New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson only sustained a sprained ankle, sources tell me.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) March 7, 2025

Of course, a sprained ankle would sideline Brunson for Friday's matchup against the Clippers, but it means that he would likely return in time for the playoffs, depending on the severity.

Brunson has cemented himself as one of the league's top guards, averaging 26.3 points and 7.4 assists per game this season with 49.0/38.4/82.5 shooting splits. If Brunson has to miss extended time, the Knicks could be in serious trouble.

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