New York — Mike Brown came away from the New York Knicks’ Game 1 fourth-quarter surge with more than just a front-row view of the action. The veteran coach strained his calf during the frenetic final minutes, briefly becoming the night’s most surprising injury concern.
The mishap occurred as the Knicks mounted their late push, sending Madison Square Garden into a frenzy. Brown, caught up in the moment on the sideline, felt discomfort in his calf and was treated after the final buzzer.
The extent of the injury was not immediately disclosed. Brown said postgame that he would be evaluated further but did not anticipate missing any time.
The Knicks’ late run secured the opening win of the series, yet Brown’s unexpected setback added an unforeseen footnote to the night’s drama.
Source: New York Post
