Is Jalen Brunson playing tonight vs the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the New York Knicks star's injury report (March 4, 2026)

Jalen Brunson will play for the New York Knicks against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks guard is not listed on the latest injury report and is expected to start.Brunson played a major role in New York’s 111-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. He scored 26 points and added 10 assists. The Knicks now return home for the second game of a back-to-back with their starting point guard available.The New York Knicks enter the game with a 40-22 record and have won three straight games. Oklahoma City comes in at 48-15 and has won six of its last seven games since the All-Star break.The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. New York is also trying to end a home losing streak against Oklahoma City that goes back to 2017.Defense has been a key part of the Knicks’ recent wins. The team has limited opponents to low scoring totals in the second half during this stretch. Brunson has continued to run the offense and control the pace of the game.Although Jalen Brunson is healthy for this game, he missed time earlier in the season with ankle issues.He suffered a right ankle sprain in January during a game against the Sacramento Kings. The injury also kept him out of a game against the Golden State Warriors. Earlier in November, he briefly missed time with another injury before returning to the lineup.Brunson has still played 57 games this season. He is averaging 26.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 47 percent from the field.Mitchell Robinson is expected to remain out until at least March 6 while he continues to manage his ankle injury. Karl-Anthony Towns is listed as probable despite knee tendinopathy.Kevin McCullar Jr. and Trey Jemison are listed as questionable due to G League assignments or two-way contract status.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as a game-time decision with an abdominal issue. Isaiah Hartenstein is questionable with a calf and soleus injury.The Knicks rotation remains the same. Brunson leads a group that includes Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart. Jordan Clarkson, Landry Shamet, Tyler Kolek, and Ariel Hukporti are also available.Brunson will face one of the league’s best defenses. Oklahoma City has held opponents to fewer than 110 points per game this season.Also read: Oklahoma City Thunder vs New York Knicks injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 4, 2026)Chet Holmgren anchors the Thunder defense in the paint. If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays, the game will also feature a matchup between two primary ball handlers who lead their teams in scoring and playmaking.