In the crucial Game 7 of the series against the Pacers, the New York Knicks will be missing the services of OG Anunoby once again. Anunoby, who has been sidelined with a hamstring strain, has now missed four consecutive games. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has confirmed that Anunoby has already been ruled out for Game 7, leaving his availability uncertain for the conference finals.

Anunoby's absence has been a significant blow for the Knicks, especially considering his contributions throughout the regular season, where he missed 32 games primarily due to elbow problems. The talented player's return for Game 1 of the conference finals in Boston remains a possibility, but everything hinges on the outcome of Sunday's Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.

Despite inquiries about Anunoby's status, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau remained tight-lipped, deferring to medical assessments. When questioned, Thibodeau simply stated that Anunoby's status is "day-to-day." However, the absence of a definitive timeline for his recovery has left Anunoby in a perpetual state of being "day-to-day" for the past ten days and counting.

In contrast, there has been more optimism surrounding the availability of Josh Hart, who suffered an injury to his abdominal area. Teammates Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein expressed confidence in Hart's ability to play in the decisive Game 7. Brunson mentioned that he assumed Hart would play, emphasizing the urgency of the moment, while Hartenstein believed that Hart's determination would lead him to step on the court unless his leg was "falling off."

As the Knicks gear up for this crucial matchup, their focus will be on overcoming the absence of Anunoby and ensuring their advancement to the conference finals. With Anunoby's status uncertain and no clear timetable for his return, it remains to be seen if he will be able to contribute to the Knicks' playoff journey in the near future.