The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious from the taxing game against the Lakers in the Crypto.com arena. Now, they head back home to Chase Center to host the streaking New York Knicks. The NY team, behind Jalen Brunson’s eruption, has won the initial 2 faceoffs of their road trip. However, as they anticipate a winning momentum before facing the defending champs, the Knicks’ injury report resonates with underlying voids.

The Warriors, in what has been a season restricted by injuries, show off an empty injury report. On the other hand, the Knicks injury report still harbors 3 key players from their rotation. While their recent acquisition, OG Anunoby, looks close to a return (questionable), Mitchell Robinson and Julius Randle will remain out of action.

Luckily, 3 months after a terrible ankle injury, Robinson is nearing clearance for contact. His return can help ease the burden during the playoffs; especially when they need a big presence running the floor and blocking shots.

Moreover, Anunoby’s return can see an immediate change in the roster. Even in less than a month of donning a Knick jersey, Anunoby has ingrained himself deep into their playbook. The wing adds dependable shooting on the offensive end, with an ability to keep up with the fastest and biggest players on the other end of the floor.

Near the start of March, several sources updated Randle to return at the end of the month. However, his status remains the same as the date nears; a dislocated shoulder which could restrict him from the remaining season. While the Knicks can make the playoffs without Randle, their chances of making a solid run hang in balance during his absence. However, for now, Brunson efficiently shoulders the Knicks’ burden and will enter the Warriors arena behind consecutive 40-point games.

Jalen Brunson’s stats in the last 10 games

Through the previous 10 games, the Jalen and the Knicks have faced 4 teams on the road. One of those games saw Brunson heading to the locker room, suffering an injury within the first minute of the contest. With that, Brunson is averaging 26.9 points over the last 10 games (29.8 ppg when not including the first-minute exit against the Cleveland Cavaliers). Moreover, he is also adding 6.3 assists and 2.6 rebounds. Additionally, he has shot 45.6% from the field, while sinking 36% from the arc.

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While these games rest below his 2023-24 season overalls, Brunson has been playing without significant help on the court. He has played 62 of the Knicks’s 67 games and has been a crucial element to their 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite the toll of the season, Brunson has crossed the 30-point mark seven times in the last 10 games, lodging 2 double-doubles.

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