The New York Knicks face off against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 with a 3-2 lead. A win would send the Knicks to the second round while a loss would force a winner-takes-all Game 7.
In Game 5, Knicks star Jalen Brunson left the game late due to an ankle injury, putting some doubts into his immediate availability.
The Brunson injury was a big blow to the Knicks as well as the Pistons ended up winning Game 5, 106-103.
So, with a pivotal Game 6 taking place on Thursday, many are wondering about Brunson's status.
Is Jalen Brunson Playing in Game 6?
On Wednesday night, that question got some major clarity.
According to Steve Popper, neither Brunson nor Josh Hart were on the injury report, which means they should be good to go barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Brunson and Hart are not on the injury report - and neither are the rest of the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/8KXZrDT84l
— Steve Popper (@StevePopper) April 30, 2025
There were no Knicks listed at all on the injury report, which is certainly a big development for them going into a potential series-clinching game.
After Game 5, Brunson insisted he was "all good" despite the injury scare, although the Knicks star missed a month due to an ankle injury toward the end of the season.
Brunson had 30 or more points in each of the first four games of the series, so him being available would be an encouraging sign.
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