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December 25, 2025
Doesn't return in Thursday's win
Hart (ankle) totaled 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes in Thursday's 126-124 win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis
Hart exited at the 7:43 mark of the fourth quarter after sustaining a lower-leg injury on a drive to the basket. The veteran turned in a respectable performance but posted a team-worst minus-19 plus-minus as the Knicks rallied from a 17-point deficit to secure a Christmas Day win. Hart's injury status will be monitored ahead of Friday's matchup with the Hawks.
December 25, 2025
Heads to locker room Thursday
Hart (ankle) went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Analysis
Hart suffered a lower-leg injury while driving to the basket midway through the fourth quarter, converting both free throws before exiting to the locker room at the 7:43 mark. If he's unable to return, the Knicks will lean on bench options such as Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek or Mitchell Robinson to step up down the stretch.
December 24, 2025
Double-double in defeat
Hart amassed 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 42 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Hart came close to his second triple-double of the season Tuesday but settled for a double-double in the Knicks' loss. The versatile wing has been a regular in the starting lineup since Nov. 24, averaging 14.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.0 steals in 35.2 minutes across 13 starts.
December 22, 2025
Records double-double in win
Hart provided 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Sunday's 132-125 win over the Heat.
Analysis
Hart came away with his seventh double-double of the year, leading the team in rebounds. The versatile swingman has been very productive on both ends of the floor since entering the starting lineup on a full-time basis in late November. Across his last 12 contests, Hart has averaged 14.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.0 steals in 34.6 minutes per game.
December 20, 2025
Pulls down 10 rebounds
Hart logged five points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 116-107 loss to Philadelphia.
Analysis
As per usual, Hart did a little bit of everything for New York, and this was his second straight game with at least six assists. Hart has been a top-50 player this season with averages of 12.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.4 steals per game.
December 19, 2025
Good to go vs. Philadelphia
Hart (abdomen) is available for Friday's game against the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Analysis
Hart was unable to play against the Pacers on Thursday due to an abdominal strain, but the veteran forward has been cleared to play in the second leg of the Knicks' back-to-back set Friday. He started the Knicks' 10 regular-season games prior to Thursday and averaged 16.0 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.1 threes and 2.1 steals over 34.9 minutes per game over that span.
December 19, 2025
Probable for Friday
Hart (abdomen) is probable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
Hart sat out the front end of this back-to-back set Thursday, though it was likely just maintenance-related. Presumably, Hart will see his usual workload against the 76ers, while guys like Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele could see their minutes reduced.