OKLAHOMA CITY — Miles McBride stays “day-to-day” after lacking his second straight recreation due to a hamstring pressure, he advised The Submit.
“Just seeing how it feels. It’s tough with hamstrings,” McBride stated. “Those type of injuries, you don’t want to rush it. But I’m progressing.”
McBride was sorely missed in Friday night time’s 117-110 loss to the Thunder, with the Knicks managing simply 5 whole factors whereas the starters logged heavy minutes.
It was the primary time since 2013 that each one 5 Knicks starters every performed no less than 40.
Maybe not coincidentally, the Knicks (23-11) appeared fatigued and have been outhustled by the deeper Thunder within the fourth quarter.
Additionally they face the second recreation of a back-to-back on Saturday in Chicago.
The Knicks may actually use McBride, their most dependable reserve and solely actual minutes eater off the bench.
“Right now it’s just been taking it slow, just doing a little bit more of manual work and just really trying to give it a little bit more time,” he stated.
McBride sustained the harm whereas warming up for Wednesday’s contest towards the Jazz.
He was slated to begin that match up as a result of Jalen Brunson was scratched within the morning due to calf soreness.
“I just going and I just felt [my hamstring] grab,” McBride stated. “And I went to the again, tried to determine what occurred. It simply damage.
“It’s super, super frustrating,” he added. “Nobody ever wants to be hurt and especially on a night you get a chance to start. Super frustrating. But it’s a part of it. Just got to bounce back.”
There was a scary second within the third quarter, when OG Anunoby dunked to create an 11-point lead however misplaced grip on the rim and took a tough spill on his arm.
After getting up, Anunoby darted to the bench along with his proper arm limp.
“My arm was ringing, like my funny bone,” he advised The Submit.
It appeared worse than the encouraging actuality.
Anunoby returned after a timeout to shoot the free throws and completed with 20 factors in 43 minutes.
“Time passed and I felt better,” he stated.
Anunoby missed 32 video games final season after present process surgical procedure on his proper elbow.
He stated he fell Friday night time on his hip and arm, not the elbow.
