Is OG Anunoby playing tonight in Game 1 vs. Cavaliers? Final status for Knicks star

The New York Knicks will kick off the Eastern Conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. 

While Cleveland's second-round series with the Detroit Pistons went the full seven games, the Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round, so they've had an extended period of time off in between rounds. 

That long layoff was beneficial for the Knicks, as it afforded them time for a key contributor to rest and get healthy. 

OG Anunoby expected to play in Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals vs. Cavaliers 

After missing the final two games of New York's series with the Sixers due to a right hamstring strain, Knicks star forward OG Anunoby is expected to return for the start of the series with Cleveland. 

Anunoby is listed as probable on the official injury report, indicating that he'll be available for the game, barring any late setbacks. 

This is obviously great news for the Knicks, who will need Anunoby's elite defense to slow the likes of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden in the conference finals, along with his productive play on the offensive end. 

Outside of Anunoby, the Knicks have no other players listed on the injury report for Game 1. 

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