Josh Hart shot 3-of-9 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Sunday's 130-109 loss to the Pacers, tallying 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Despite suffering a strained abdominal muscle during Game 6, Hart was on the court for Game 7. Give him credit for gutting out 37 minutes before fouling out, but he wasn't himself physically. Hart still contributed 10 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, but it wasn't enough to help the Knicks erase an early deficit. Hart was expected to provide late-round fantasy value this season, and that's precisely what he did. However, he was a 6th-round player in 9-cat formats after the trade deadline. Hart's fantasy ceiling in 2024-25 will depend on what the Knicks do with the rest of the roster, as OG Anunoby can become a free agent, and Julius Randle (shoulder) will be healthy.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Josh Hart has been diagnosed with an abdominal strain but will attempt to play in Sunday's Game 7 against the Pacers.
Analysis: Hart suffered the injury during the first half of Friday's Game 6 defeat. He played through the pain until it became clear that the game was no longer in reach, with the Knicks ruling him out early in the fourth quarter. According to Charania, Hart will attempt to play on Sunday afternoon for a Knicks team already down multiple rotation players due to injury. Precious Achiuwa could return to the starting lineup if Hart cannot play. According to SNY's Ian Begley, Hart will be on the initial injury report.
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