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Knicks' Enes Kanter out with flu-like symptoms

Enes Kanter was out Friday, fighting what the team described as flu-like symptoms, and Knicks coach David Fizdale believed his absence was not a result of Kanter’s self-proclaimed cheat day on Wednesday.

When the Knicks returned from the 15 day road trip Kanter posted a video on social media describing his dinner plans — a cheat day including seven different hamburgers, some with multiple burgers, along with a tray of french fries.

"This one I kind of heard about. I didn’t see it,” Fizdale said. “Eat seven burgers? No way. His body would have rejected that. No, I can’t see that.