Chris Russo missed Knicks’ comeback after taking two Valiums over MRI scare
Chris Russo missed the Knicks' remarkable comeback against the Cavaliers after taking two Valiums to manage his anxiety before an MRI. He fell asleep and only learned about the game the next morning by watching highlights. Despite missing the live action, Russo expressed his belief that the Cavaliers are unlikely to recover from their loss in the series.
- ▪Chris Russo took two Valiums to cope with anxiety before an MRI exam.
- ▪He missed the Knicks' comeback victory over the Cavaliers, learning about it the next morning.
- ▪Russo criticized the Cavaliers' coaching and player decisions during the game.
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NBA Chris Russo missed Knicks’ comeback after taking two Valiums over MRI scare By Ryan Giancola Published May 20, 2026, 5:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google While many watched the improbable Knicks comeback Tuesday night, one person was unable to stay awake. Chris Russo missed the game due to a crazy series of events that transpired on Tuesday. Russo was scheduled to have an MRI exam of his shoulder that morning, but couldn’t complete it. “They put me on the little bed, and they give me the headset, and they say, ‘Listen, you can’t move'” Russo said during ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday. “So they roll me in, and they give you a button to press if you get nervous.
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