Josh Hart having huge Game 2 bounce-back effort after Knicks benching
Josh Hart had a significant performance in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, helping the New York Knicks against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He scored 24 points, along with five assists and two steals, showing a strong improvement from his previous game. Hart emphasized his commitment to the team's success over individual accolades.
- ▪Josh Hart scored 24 points in Game 2 against the Cavaliers.
- ▪He had five assists and two steals, shooting 9-of-18 from the field.
- ▪Hart was benched during the final moments of Game 1 due to a poor performance.
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NBA New York Knicks Josh Hart having huge bounce-back effort for Knicks in Game 2 By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 21, 2026, 10:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Josh Hart is redeeming himself for his Game 1 blunders by being the main offensive factor for the Knicks in Game 2 against the Cavaliers. By the end of the third quarter, Hart put up 24 points, five assists and two steals in 9-of-18 shooting from the field and 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. Hart was benched down the stretch during the Knicks’ overtime 115-114 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday, posting a team-worst minus-23 rating in 30 minutes.
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