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Hart's Thumb Scare: Knicks Guard Plays Through Pain
9 May
Summary
- Josh Hart plays through a left thumb sprain, avoiding a break.
- Mikal Bridges is praised for his defense on Tyrese Maxey.
- Coach disputes Reggie Miller's claim Knicks excel under pressure.
Knicks player Josh Hart is slated to play in Game 3 despite a left thumb sprain, relieved that there was no fracture. He will wear tape on the injured thumb but plans to address the recurring issue, along with past back injuries, after the season concludes. Hart's shooting percentages from three-point range have declined in the playoffs compared to the regular season.
Coach Mike Brown has commended Mikal Bridges for his defense against Tyrese Maxey. Brown acknowledged Maxey's scoring ability but highlighted Bridges' consistent effort in containing him. Maxey's scoring has been notably lower in the series against the Knicks compared to his regular-season and first-round averages.
Brown also responded to Reggie Miller's observation that the Knicks are at their peak performance when under duress. The coach stated that he prefers to focus on coaching the team based on truth rather than embracing a narrative of increasing drama.
