The New York Knicks' Josh Hart is out with an illness for the third straight game, and it's unclear when he'll return to action.
“From what they've told me, correct me if I'm wrong, if he was not sick, he would play tonight,” — Brown
Josh Hart's Absence Continues
This news has left me shaken: Josh Hart, one of the most consistent players on the New York Knicks, is out with an illness for the third consecutive game. The team's box scores show that Hart has been averaging 7.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, a testament to his reliability on the court.
Josh Hart: the Last 6 Games
| Opponent | Result | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | L 103-107 | 10 | 12 | 5 |
| Orlando Magic | L 102-111 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| Detroit Pistons | W 111-97 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Chicago Bulls | W 133-127 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-98 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Brooklyn Nets | W 103-90 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Source: league data from API-Sports and ESPN, read by the sports desk on Wednesday, November 11.
The Illness Persists
Hart was listed as out due to illness on November 10, according to the team's injury report.
Coach Mike Brown said that if Josh Hart was not sick, he would have played Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Josh Hart's Status
Josh Hart is available to play at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
The Impact on the Team
New York Knicks are 6-4, with a four-game winning streak. They will have an opportunity to build on that momentum against the Cleveland team they defeated just four days earlier. The team's ability to adapt without Josh Hart will be crucial in their next game.
It remains to be seen how the New York Knicks will manage without Josh Hart, but with Karl-Anthony Towns available, they have a primary interior scoring option and one of the league's most productive rebounders.
