And Anunoby’s injury absence could hit All-Star Break, even after upgrade

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Indianapolis – and Anunoby missed his fourth straight match Tuesday despite being upgraded to questionable on the injuries.

The two-way Knicks tip has not played since the sprain of the foot on February 1st against Lakers.

If he is not available Wednesday at home against Hawks, Anunoby’s absence will span the all-star break and he would have at least 19 days between the game.

About 90 minutes before the Tipoff against Pacers, Tom Thibodeau had called Anunoby for a “game-time decision.”

He was then excluded by what was a victory of 128-115.

New York Knicks Frem and Anunoby (8) responds during the second quarter to Los Angeles Lakers in Madison Square Garden. Brad Penner-Misted Pictures

Precious Achiuwa started again in Anunoby’s place at Power Forward, where Miles McBride came from the bench.

Achiuwa scored nine with 12 rebounds.

McBride ended with 15 points and went 4-for-4 from the 3-point area.

The pacers were without Myles Turner due to a cervical tribe.

Josh Hart has found something new to enjoy in an otherwise “bottom of the barrel” NBA city.

When Hart was welcomed Indianapolis for his donut shop and White Castle Fast-Food option, Hart said he discovered a Jamaican food space, Yaso Jamaican Grill, during last year’s end games.

Josh Hart #3 from New York Knicks dribbles the ball during the game against Indiana Pacers Nbae via Getty Images

“Four Jamaican Spot,” said Hart, who said before scoring 30 in Tuesday’s win. “I never thought I would say that a Jamaican place everywhere in the Midwest is fire. It hit. They got two things that I love. Donuts and Caribbean food. “

He scratched White Castle from the list of intestinal health reasons.

In his podcast last season, Hart Indy based on the city, which hosted the 2024 NBA All-Star game.

“If I don’t play pacers, I don’t step in this state,” Hart had said.

Knicks then spent extended time in Indianapolis while losing to Pacers in the second round of the playoffs.

“Obviously, they play extremely fast. (Tyrese Haliburton), obviously he can make shots and they take the ball out quickly. And of course it puts a lot of stress on your defense, “” We have to communicate at a high level. “

“Transition defense, but also in the half -lane. They move and slide and run around. … We must be crucial to communication. We need to be ready. It’s a good environment to play in. It’s clear, with the playoffs there last year, and for some reason everyone thinks I hate Indiana. “

Jalen Brunson said he accepted another invitation to the All-Star 3-point competition for two reasons:

“One because I lost this past year,” he said. ”And there is limited gym (in all-star weekend). So just get some shots up. “

Jalen Brunson seems to shoot the ball at Pacers. Nbae via Getty Images

Brunson was removed in the first round last year despite having collected 24 points.

Milwaukees Damian Lillard then beat Karl-Anthony Towns and Trae Young in the final.

This year Towns, the winner of Shootout from 2022, will not attend. Participation in Brunson in the competition is Lillard, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, Cleveland’s Darius Garland, Miamis Tyler Herro, Golden State’s Buddy Hield, Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson and Clippers’ Norm Powell.