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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 09: Og Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the New York Knicks will host the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The Knicks played their final game of the regular season (on April 12) when they lost to the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 110-96.

OG Anunoby did not play in the loss (after leaving their game on April 10 early).

Knicks Announce OG Anunoby Injury Update

GettyOg Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks collects a pass in the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

UPDATE: OG Anunoby is officially available for Game 1 (h/t Underdog NBA).

There does not appear to be any worry for Game 1 against the Hawks, as Mike Brown revealed that Anunoby is healthy.

Steve Popper of Newsday Sports wrote: “Mike Brown said everyone practiced again and OG Anunoby is at full strength”

GettyFEBRUARY 01: OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2026 in New York City.

Anunoby is in his third season playing for New York.

The former Indiana Hoosiers star finished the regular season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 38.6% from three-point range in 67 games.

Real App wrote (on April 3): “OG Anunoby is 8-0 when scoring 30+ points with the Knicks.”

GettyOG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on February 19, 2026 in New York City.

Knicks This Season

The Knicks went 53-29, which had them as the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 30-10 in 40 games at home).

Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

That said, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games.

Anunoby’s NBA Career

GettyOG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks attempts a shot against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anunoby was the 23rd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after two seasons of college basketball.

He spent the first six and a half seasons of his career playing for the Toronto Raptors.

Over 559 games, the 28-year-old has career averages of 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range.

Social Media Reacts To Anunoby Update

Here’s what people were saying about the update:

@TheKnicksRecap: “OG Anunoby IS FULLY HEALTHY! Scary Hours are back at MSG! 😤😈”

@lippy4246: “Was OG really ever injured?”

@LastAction25: “Knock on wood the first time in this 3 season run we have been as healthy as a team can be after 82 games….well for us 83”