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Jalen Brunson avoids injury report after first game of NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:42 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Jalen Brunson avoids injury report after first game of NBA Finals
Summary

Jalen Brunson has been omitted from the Knicks' injury report ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs, scheduled for Friday night. Brunson experienced an ankle scare during the first game, which the Knicks won after outscoring the Spurs by 17 points in the second half. He scored 30 points with 19 coming in the final period, leading to concern when he limped off the court earlier in the match. However, his absence from the injury report suggests he is fit to continue playing.

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  • •Jalen Brunson scored 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
  • •The Knicks won after outscoring the Spurs by 17 points in the second half.
  • •Brunson rolled his ankle during the first half but avoided injury status.
  • •Game 2 of the Finals is set for Friday night at the Frost Bank Center.
  • •The Knicks and Spurs exchanged the lead ten times in the first game.
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  • 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks' star avoids initial injury report following injury scare
What they're saying
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It appears that Jalen Brunson isn't set to appear on the Knicks' injury report.

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