Knicks' Anunoby leaves game against Lakers with sprained right foot

NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks forward OG Anunoby left the game against the Lakers on Saturday night after falling to the court with a sprained right foot.

Anunoby caught the ball near the left sideline while defended by LeBron James in the third quarter and appeared he might take a jump shot. Instead, he went to one knee, holding his lower right leg, and James backed off.

Anunoby eventually got up and walked directly to the locker room area. The Knicks announced shortly after that it was a foot injury and that Anunoby would not return to the game.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said after the game that X-rays were negative and he was not sure if Anunoby would undergo an MRI exam.

“Obviously praying for the best. But I know as much as you guys know right now," Knicks captain Jalen Brunson said after the game. "Obviously he’s huge for our team.”

Anunoby was leading the Knicks with 13 points while also being the primary defender on James.

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