Josh Hart’s game to forget deepens Knicks’ uneven start
Knicks fall to Indiana
New York lost 106-104 to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, moving to 6-6 through 12 games. The Knicks also fell to 0-2 in NBA Cup play. The team’s chances of defending its in-season tournament title have likely faded, according to the report. New York has struggled this season, including in the loss to Indiana.
Hart struggles in limited minutes
Hart played 23 minutes but did not score, going 0-for-4 from the field and 0-for-3 from beyond the arc. He ended the game with a team-worst minus-11. He saw little action in the second half. The performance stood out among the Knicks’ difficulties against the Pacers.
Recent shooting concerns
Over the stretch described in the report, Hart is averaging 4.6 points per game and has made 10 of 35 field-goal attempts, a 28% rate. Those numbers are an increasing concern for New York, particularly alongside Mikal Bridges’ slow start.
Key points
- The Knicks lost 106-104 to Indiana on Friday and fell to 6-6 overall.
- New York is 0-2 in NBA Cup play, with its title defense likely in jeopardy.
- Josh Hart had no points in 23 minutes and finished minus-11.
- Hart has averaged 4.6 points while shooting 28% over the stretch cited.