Spark plug Josh Hart rides bench during Knicks’ insane comeback win
Josh Hart had a limited role during the Knicks' impressive comeback win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Despite his struggles with shooting, the Knicks managed to secure a 115-104 overtime victory. Coach Mike Brown expressed confidence in Hart's abilities, emphasizing the need for him to shoot with confidence moving forward.
- ▪Josh Hart was benched for most of the fourth quarter and overtime due to poor shooting.
- ▪The Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit to win the game 115-104.
- ▪Landry Shamet stepped up in Hart's absence, hitting crucial three-pointers.
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NBA New York Knicks Spark plug Josh Hart rides bench during Knicks’ insane comeback win By Howie Kussoy Published May 20, 2026, 1:05 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Madison Square Garden went electric when the Knicks’ customary spark went out. As the Knicks mounted a miraculous 22-point comeback to steal a 115-104 overtime win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, Josh Hart was glued to the bench for nearly the entire fourth quarter and the extra session due to his shaky shooting, as Mike Brown turned to Landry Shamet down the stretch.
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