A historic fourth-quarter comeback in Game 1 quickly shifted what the complexion of the Eastern Conference Finals could look like. In Thursday’s 109-93 Game 2 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks only added to it as they inch closer to their first NBA Finals since 1999.
However, unlike Jalen Brunson’s 38-point takeover in Game 1, it was Josh Hart who stepped up with a playoff career-high 26 points (10-of-21 FG, 5-of-11 3PT) and seven assists.
Even with Brunson relatively held in check with just 19 points (7-of-16 FG), Hart rose to the occasion and topped 20 points for the first time this postseason to help the Knicks put the Cavaliers in a hole they may not be able to recover from.
Josh Hart helps Knicks take control against Cavaliers
Hart officially set a playoff career-high on this shot that extended New York’s lead to 14 with under five minutes to play.
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