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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Deals With Injury Scare vs Detroit Pistons

Jalen Brunson had an injury scare in Game 4.

Justin Grasso

Apr 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) defends against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second quarter of game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Apr 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) defends against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second quarter of game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images / David Reginek-Imagn Images
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On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks battled it out for Game 4 in Detroit. As the Knicks attempted to slow down a surging Pistons in the third quarter, they believed they might've suffered a major loss.

The veteran All-Star Jalen Brunson went down with an apparent ankle injury. After dealing with discomfort, Brunson went back to the locker room. His status at that point in the game was in question.

When Brunson exited the game, he had 29 minutes of playing time under his belt. He shot 6-15 from the field, knocking down a few threes. The All-Star guard produced 17 points, nine assists, and five rebounds through the first three quarters.

The Knicks controlled the game for the entire first quarter on Sunday. With the Pistons’ backs against the wall, they came out playing with desperation in the third quarter, and it paid off. Before Brunson left the game, the Pistons were building on a lead.

At the start of the fourth quarter, Brunson appeared to have returned to the Knicks’ bench. His status to return to the game remained in question for a bit as he did not get the nod to take the floor right away.

Fortunately for New York, Brunson’s afternoon was not ending prematurely after all. Although he didn’t return right away, it only took a few minutes before Brunson came back on the floor. The veteran guard had an immediate impact when he got back in the game, as he scored a quick four points. The Knicks are attempting to climb back to secure a 3-1 lead in the series.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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