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Knicks Guard Josh Hart Shares Humble Response to Late-Game Bench Decision

Knicks Guard Josh Hart Shares Humble Response to Late-Game Bench Decision

Summary

New York Knicks coach Mike Brown chose to bench Josh Hart during the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Landry Shamet replaced him and helped the team make a strong comeback that led to an overtime win. Josh Hart accepted the decision with humility and said he puts the team’s success ahead of his own.

Key Facts

  • Mike Brown benched Josh Hart for most of the fourth quarter in Game 1 versus the Cavaliers.
  • Landry Shamet played in Hart’s place and scored nine points, including a key three-pointer in overtime.
  • The Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win the game.
  • Josh Hart scored 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and made four assists in the game.
  • Hart had the worst plus-minus on the team at -23, while Shamet had the best at +25.
  • Hart said he has no ego and focuses on helping his teammates succeed.
  • Game 2 between the Knicks and Cavaliers is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
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