Hart’s 3-pointer with 1:38 left pushed a one-point lead to four, and then he made big plays at both ends of the floor the rest of the way, helping the Knicks pull out a gutty, 111-105 Game 2 win.
He stepped up and hit the shot that provided the impetus to get the Knicks even in this Eastern Conference semifinal series as it shifts to Miami this weekend.
Hart’s 3-pointer with 1:38 left pushed a one-point lead to four, and then he made big plays at both ends of the floor the rest of the way, helping the Knicks pull outIt was similar to his 3-pointer down the stretch in Game 1 of the Knicks’ opening-round series victory over the Cavaliers that gave the Knicks the lead.But he didn’t lose his confidence, producing a fantastic all-around game of 14 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, along with a team-best plus-16 rating in 33 minutes Tuesday.
He also played tough defense, as the Knicks held the Heat to 12 points over the final 7:06 of the fourth quarter.Josh Hart dives for a loose ball during the Knicks’ Game 2 win over the Heat on Tuesday.Hart has been such a vital part of the Knicks since coming over at the trade deadline and reuniting with close friend and former Villanova teammate Jalen Brunson.
The Knicks are 21-10 since that move. He’s helped them get to the next level, a key contributor at both ends of the floor.Maybe, when this series is over, the Knicks will look back at his 3-pointer in Game 2 the same way they remember his 3-pointer in Game 1 of the Cavaliers series.
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