The New York Knicks lost more than just a game on Thursday night in Los Angeles. In addition to falling 113-109 in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Knicks saw All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson depart with 1:20 left in the extra period due to a severe-looking right ankle sprain.

On Friday evening, before the second night of a back-to-back against the LA Clippers, the Knicks announced Brunson would miss at least two weeks due to this ankle injury. An update on his status will be provided upon being evaluated again on Friday, March 21.

Brunson, who drove the ball hard in transition towards Lakers' Austin Reaves in an attempt to tie the game at 107 in overtime, was fouled and subsequently rolled his right ankle.

After being on the ground for a few minutes writhing in pain, Brunson was helped up and limped over to the Knicks' bench during a challenge by the Lakers. With the call standing and Brunson being fouled on the play he got hurt on, the Knicks star limped to the free-throw line and knocked down both attempts to tie the game.

Without immediately shifting his weight and moving from the free-throw line, Brunson went straight to the locker room after the Knicks intentionally fouled Los Angeles.

X-rays taken of Brunson's ankle came back negative and he has no broken bones, according to Ian Begley of SNY.

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Further imaging by way of an MRI revealed the extent of Brunson's injury, which will sideline him for at least the next two weeks. At this time, there is no word on if he will be able to return before the conclusion of the regular season.

Josh Hart hinted at Brunson preparing to miss a chunk of time after Thursday's game, claiming that the team “expects” their leader to “be out for a little bit.” The Knicks' official injury update on Friday confirmed that Brunson will have his ankle sprain re-evaluated in two weeks.

With Brunson out, Deuce McBride will be the main beneficiary and likely be elevated to the starting lineup. New York's star guard has only missed one game this season, hence why it's hard to determine what head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotations will look like without him.

The Knicks are currently 40-22 this season and are 3.5 games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks for the 3-seed in the Eastern Conference.