Jaylen Brown is officially sidelined for Friday night’s NBA Cup opener against the New York Knicks, a brutal blow for the Philadelphia 76ers right out of the gate. This isn’t just some regular season blip; it’s the start of a whole new tournament, and a star is already missing.
Knee Soreness Sparks Early Alarm
Brown’s absence isn’t some minor tweak, either. The Sixers listed him as out with left patellar tendinopathy this Friday afternoon. Head coach Nick Nurse dropped the info via Adam Aaronson of the Philly Voice, saying Brown first felt left knee soreness after Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. That was enough to keep him out of Friday’s shootaround, and now he’s out for the big game. It’s not even November yet, and a star is already battling knee issues. That’s a gut punch.
Can Philly Survive Without Their Star Against The Knicks?
So, the Sixers are rolling into the NBA Cup group stage game without Brown, facing off against the Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia tonight. This isn’t just a regular season game, it’s the start of the NBA Cup, where every game means something different. Losing a talent like Brown before you even tip off is a tough pill to swallow for Nurse and the team, and you just know the Knicks are licking their chops.
This is just the start, and everyone’s gonna be watching closely for updates on Brown’s knee. We’ll definitely need more info and analysis as the team updates his status. Until then, the Sixers have to figure out how to get through the Knicks without one of their best.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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