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In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Cleveland bottled up Jalen Brunson and dared Josh Hart to shoot, a gamble that backfired as Hart started cold but erupted for 5-of-11 from three and a playoff‑career-high 26 points (helping New York to a 109-93 win) after an 18‑0 third‑quarter run.
The Knicks rolled to a 109-93 win over the Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead in the East Finals, with all five Knicks starters scoring at least 18 and Josh Hart pouring in a playoff-career-high 26 while Jalen Brunson dished 14 assists and didn’t force his own scoring. An 18-0 third-quarter run helped seal the game as Cleveland struggled from deep and New York’s paint-focused defense limited Cavs’ looks, setting up a potential Finals push for the Knicks.
Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 and the Knicks opened the second half with an 18-0 run to pull away for a 109-93 win over Cleveland, taking a 2-0 series lead as Brunson (19 points, 14 assists) and Towns (18) provided support and Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 26.
The Knicks completed a four-game sweep of the 76ers with a 144-114 win in Game 4 in Philadelphia, as Knicks fans owned Xfinity Mobile Arena. Josh Hart taunted Philly’s crowd while Miles McBride buried seven 3-pointers, turning the home venue into a Knicks “home.” Embiid was booed in warmups, and fans handed out posters celebrating Knicks moments as New York’s momentum sealed the series.
OG Anunoby is day-to-day with a right hamstring strain and could miss Game 3 against the 76ers, leaving Josh Hart to anchor the Knicks. The piece argues Hart could be the team’s glue—providing leadership, defense, and versatility to weather Anunoby’s absence after a stretch of five straight playoff wins and a history of hamstring-related surprises.
The Knicks and 76ers head into Game 3 with key injury questions: Embiid is questionable with a sprained ankle and hip soreness, Robinson is probable to return from illness, and Hart is questionable with a sprained left thumb. Embiid sat out Game 2 (Drummond started), while the Knicks’ turnover-heavy defense has been a strength in the series, although Philadelphia has struggled with turnovers (18.5 per game) and Tyrese Maxey has committed 10 turnovers overall, as both teams try to gain the edge in the East semifinals.
Josh Hart's tireless energy, lockdown defense and transition play helped the Knicks blow out the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1. Hart finished with eight points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals in 26 minutes, setting the tone as New York pushed the pace and carried momentum into Game 2.
Josh Hart poured in 15 of his 26 in the fourth as the Knicks toppled the Celtics 112-106, riding a late two-man game from Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns while Hart knocked down a sequence of key 3s. Boston, without Jaylen Brown ( Achilles tendinitis), got 23 from Payton Pritchard and a slow shooting night from Jayson Tatum (24 on 7-for-22). The rally pushed New York closer to third in the East and kept alive hopes of climbing higher in the standings.
Speedmaster has elevated from co-primary to full primary sponsor for Josh Hart’s Top Fuel dragster with John Force Racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, while Burnyzz Speed Shop remains part of branding. The Speedmaster-backed car debuts its primary sponsorship at the Winternationals, following Hart’s season-opening Gatornationals win and placing the team second in points heading into Pomona.
Josh Hart, in his debut with John Force Racing, won Top Fuel at Gainesville’s NHRA Gatornationals, beating reigning champion Doug Kalitta. Chad Green won Funny Car in back-to-back Gainesville victories, Matt Hartford took Pro Stock, and Richard Gadson claimed Pro Stock Motorcycle on his birthday, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season starts with a dominant showing across classes.
The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to five with a 127-97 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden, led by 26 points from Jalen Brunson and 24 from OG Anunoby, as the defense again held Portland under 100 for the fourth time in five games.
Josh Hart returned from a right ankle sprain to energize the Knicks with 18 points and 6 assists in a 123-114 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, as New York overcame Karl-Anthony Towns being benched late and pulled away in the final minutes; OG Anunoby added 24 points, and Hart's hustle sparked the comeback with key plays in the closing stretch.
Josh Hart anticipates roster changes for the Knicks after their season-ending loss in the playoffs, highlighting the likelihood of significant team adjustments despite their recent Eastern Conference finals appearance, and emphasizing the uncertain nature of NBA team compositions.
Josh Hart had a disappointing Game 6 performance for the Knicks, finishing with only four points, poor shooting, and multiple turnovers, contributing to their season-ending loss to the Pacers and leaving a negative final impression after a strong season.
The Knicks lost Game 4 to the Pacers 130-121 largely due to costly turnovers, especially by Josh Hart who committed five, leading to easy transition points for Indiana. The Knicks' inability to control their turnovers and slow down the Pacers' fast-paced game was a critical factor in their defeat, putting their season at risk.