Isaiah Hartenstein exits Knicks-Raptors with ankle injury / News - Basketnews.com

Coach Tom Thibodeau waits for a medical update on Isaiah Hartenstein's ankle.

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New York center Isaiah Hartenstein faced a setback during the Knicks' 126-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday when he sustained an ankle injury in the third quarter.

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Initially, head coach Tom Thibodeau referred to it as a sprained ankle during his press conference. However, the Knicks later clarified that it was labeled as a sore ankle.

The extent of Hartenstein's injury remains uncertain.

In a post-game statement, Thibodeau mentioned, "I haven't talked to medical yet. So we'll see where it is tomorrow."

This injury comes as a blow to the Knicks, who are already without their starting center, Mitchell Robinson, due to a feared season-ending ankle injury. Despite denying a disabled player exception after Robinson's surgery, the Knicks are hopeful for his return before the playoffs.

In the meantime, Hartenstein had stepped up as a starting-caliber center, averaging 6.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game.

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