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Knicks' Brunson ruled out after spraining ankle

January 15, 2026

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson suffered a sprained right ankle during the first quarter of a game against the Sacramento Kings and did not return, contributing to the Knicks' 112-101 loss. Brunson, the team's leading scorer, sustained the injury on a non-contact play and was ruled out by halftime, leaving the team without their top performer for the remainder of the game.

Knicks' Brunson ruled out after spraining ankle

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Key Highlights

Jalen Brunson sprained his right ankle in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings.
He scored four points in five minutes before leaving the game.
Brunson was ruled out at halftime; the Knicks lost 112-101.
He is currently the Knicks' leading scorer with an average of 28.9 points per game.
Head coach Mike Brown criticized the team's performance after Brunson's exit.

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