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Josh Hart moves up all-time Knicks rankings with 17th triple-double
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Josh Hart has been a fan favorite since joining the New York Knicks in 2023. Many believe that his blue-collar style and hard-nosed approach are the perfect embodiments of the team.
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The Knicks struggled to find a rhythm when Hart was sidelined for the first few weeks of the campaign. He was recovering from a surgical procedure on his ring finger after injuring it in the last season's playoffs. But as soon as he returned, New York was back in business.
The Knicks were 9-1 in their last 10 games entering their matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Hart, as usual, was all over the floor.
With 4:30 left in the fourth quarter, he tallied his 17th triple-double as a member of the Knicks. He climbed to the third spot in the team's all-time list, passing Richie Guerin. Hart trails Walt Frazier, who clowned the Pacers, and Michael Ray Richardson with 23 and 18, respectively.
He should get a congratulations, at the very least, from Jalen Brunson .
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The 30-year-old Hart entered the NBA as a hotshot from Villanova, a national champion and Big East Player of the Year. Knowing, however, that he needed to play a different role to stay in the league, he adjusted his game, showing a willingness to do the dirty work and be the consummate teammate.
With the Knicks, he has played a bigger role , sometimes even serving as the barometer of their success.
As of writing, the Knicks are trailing the Pacers in overtime. Hart has 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
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