Hart provided 21 points (7-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 48 minutes during Monday's 104-101 victory over the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Hart enjoyed another heroic stat line after posting a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double in Game 1. Jalen Brunson's shooting slump has rendered Hart as the most consistent producer for New York in the quarterfinals, and the latter's 19 first-half points kept the Knicks afloat early.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Steps up late
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Hart finished with 22 points (5-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 win over Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Hart posted 13 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, hitting back-to-back threes and securing a game-sealing offensive rebound to stifle Philadelphia's comeback in the final minutes. Hart doesn't have the most aesthetically pleasing offensive game, with his shot being a swing factor moving forward, but his relentless motor and huge workload fueled strong production Saturday. Hart played the entirety of the second half.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Double-doubles in OT win Sunday
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Hart posted 12 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime win over the Bulls.
Hart finished the regular season posting double-doubles in three of his last four appearances. Even though he's not the most reliable scorer, and the majority of his eye-popping stats came on the rebounding column, Hart still scored in his last four regular-season contests, creating some kind of momentum toward New York's first-round playoff matchup against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. Hart also recorded 20 double-doubles on the season.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Efficient in win over Nets
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Hart totaled 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three steals across 40 minutes during Friday's 111-107 win over Brooklyn.
Hart couldn't extend his double-double streak to three games, but he still delivered solid numbers in the rebounding category while also showing an efficient touch on offense. Hart has settled into a regular in a New York lineup that remains without Julius Randle (shoulder), and the two-way forward should remain in the starting unit for the regular-season finale against the Bulls, as the Knicks have one final shot to claim the second seed in the East on Sunday with a win and a loss from the Bucks.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Records another double-double
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Hart closed Thursday's 118-109 win over Boston with 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
The absence of Julius Randle (shoulder) has allowed Hart to earn a bigger role in what he does best, which is rebounding, but he's also embraced a more prominent part in the offensive scheme. Hart has now recorded 15 or more points in three of his last five outings while grabbing double-digit boards in four of his last eight contests. He's averaged 11.3 points and 11.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Flirts with triple-double again
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Hart notched 17 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 46 minutes during Tuesday's 128-117 win over the Bulls.
Hart cobbled together another impressive performance, logging 46 minutes in the win. A season-ending shoulder injury to Julius Randle has afforded Hart significant playing time over the past two months, allowing him to produce arguably the best basketball of his career. With no indication he will be rested down the stretch, Hart is a must-start player across all remaining formats.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Ejected against Bulls
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Hart was ejected with 34 seconds left to play in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Bulls. He finished scoreless (0-2 FG) with one rebound and one assist in 11 minutes.
Hart's trailing leg made contact with Javonte Green's head, so he was issued a Flagrant 2 foul. With Hart's night ending early, Miles McBride and Alec Burks could pick up more minutes.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Cleared to play Friday
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Hart (wrist) will play Friday against the Bulls.
Hart was carrying a probable tag along with Jalen Brunson (foot) for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but both players have the green light. Hart was excellent Thursday against the Kings, scoring 31 points (14-19 FG) with nine rebounds and eight assists in 43 minutes.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Expected to play Friday
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Hart is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to a right wrist sprain.
After a two-point performance against Miami on Tuesday, Hart exploded for a season-high 31 points (14-19 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists in 43 minutes during Thursday's win over the Kings. He should continue to play through the minor wrist injury, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to surpass the 30-point threshold regularly.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Comes close to triple-double
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Hart recorded 31 points (14-19 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Thursday's 120-109 win over the Kings.
Hart has been approaching triple-doubles over the last few weeks, as he has reached that feat four times since the beginning of March. Even though he wasn't able to do it this time around, his efficiency certainly stood out, as he missed just five of his 19 attempts from the field. Hart has now posted 10 games with at least eight assists and 33 with nine or more boards, showing he's an elite all-around contributor despite playing as an undersized power forward.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Available for Thursday
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Hart (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
Hart was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, as he's battling a sprained wrist on his shooting hand. Fantasy managers can activate him but may need to temper expectations with his shooting performance.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Questionable for Thursday
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Hart is questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings due to a sprained right wrist.
Hart is dealing with a sprained wrist on his shooting hand, and with Thursday's game coming as the first of a back-to-back, there's certainly a chance he'll hit the sidelines. If Hart can't give it a go, that would open up minutes for Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Posts usual well-rounded stat line
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Hart supplied 12 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Friday's 130-126 overtime loss to San Antonio.
Hart's 12 points were good for third-most on the Knicks on Friday in a game during which Jalen Brunson went off for a career-high 61 points. Hart also tied for the team lead with 12 boards and paced New York with eight dimes in the type of well-rounded effort his fantasy managers have grown accustomed to. Though he's reached double-digit points in just four of his past 10 games, Hart has recorded double-digit rebounds and/or dimes nine times during that span. Over the 10-game stretch, he's averaging 9.3 points, 11.7 boards, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals over 40.7 minutes per contest.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Delivers another triple-double
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Hart closed with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's 124-99 win over Detroit.
Hart has taken on a more significant role in the playmaking department, allowing Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo to focus more on scoring, resulting in Hart posting excellent numbers in the assists department. Hart recorded his sixth triple-double of the season Monday, four of which have come since the beginning of March.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Submits triple-double in victory
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Hart finished Monday's 119-112 win over the Warriors with 10 points (5-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 48 minutes.
Though Hart struggled with his shot Monday, he played every minute of the contest, and his secondary contributions were excellent, enabling him to claim his fifth triple-double of the season. The continued absence of Julius Randle (shoulder) has done wonders for Hart's bottom line, as he's been the primary beneficiary from a playing-time standpoint. Since moving into the starting five Jan. 29, Hart is averaging 12.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.2 steals in 41.0 minutes while shooting 39.9 percent from the field.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Triple-double in Tuesday's win
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Hart finished Tuesday's 106-79 victory over Philadelphia with 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.
Even with OG Anunoby (elbow) returning to the lineup Tuesday, Hart held onto his starting role and delivered his fourth triple-double of the season, all of which have come since Jan. 30. Over 10 games since the All-Star break, Hart is averaging 16.1 points, 12.0 boards, 5.9 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.2 steals while playing an incredible 42.7 minutes a contest, and it doesn't look like coach Tim Thibodeau has any immediate plans to lessen his workload.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Hits for 19 in Friday's win
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Hart produced 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and four assists over 42 minutes during Friday's 98-74 win over Orlando.
The 29-year-old forward continues to shine for the Knicks. Hart has scored in double digits in eight straight games and drained multiple three-pointers in seven of them, averaging 16.5 points, 11.3 boards, 5.9 assists, 2.5 threes, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch. OG Anunoby (elbow) appears close to returning to the lineup, which will likely impact Hart's usage, but it's hard to imagine the team removing him from the starting five given his current form.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Triple-doubles with 19 rebounds
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Hart posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 19 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals over 45 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 victory over the Cavaliers.
Hart is known as one of the best rebounders in the league for his size, and what he did Sunday against Cleveland was simply astonishing, as he grabbed a whopping 19 rebounds en route to his third triple-double of the season. That tally is even more impressive when considering the Cavaliers routinely employ one of the biggest frontcourts in the league with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Hart seems to have adjusted well to a starting role following the injuries to OG Anunoby (elbow) and Julius Randle (shoulder). Hart has averaged 13.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game since the beginning of February.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Dominates glass in Thursday's loss
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Hart notched 14 points (4-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 47 minutes during Thursday's 110-99 loss to the Warriors.
The 18 boards were a season high for Hart, but the 28-year-old forward has come up big on the glass for the Knicks ever since moving into the starting five in late January. Over the last 14 games, Hart has ripped down double-digit rebounds 11 times, averaging 12.8 points, 10.4 boards, 5.6 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch. OG Anunoby is making progress in his recovery from elbow surgery, but Hart figures to remain in the starting lineup for at least a couple more weeks.
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Knicks' Josh Hart: Escapes with game-winner
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Hart ended Monday's 113-111 win over the Pistons with 23 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 42 minutes.
Hart scored a game-winning, and-1 bucket off a crazy scramble for the ball, which featured a loose-ball foul on Donte DiVincenzo that was ultimately not called by the officiating crew. Regardless of the end-of-game conflict, Hart posted his second-highest shot total of the season en route to a versatile, booming performance. Incredibly, he has now logged at least 42 minutes of action in three consecutive games.
