Josh Hart exits Game 6 with abdominal soreness, Knicks concerned about injury

Josh Hart left the game in the fourth quarter due to abdominal soreness. He played 31 minutes before asking to be taken out. The New York Knicks were already dealing with injuries to key players like Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Bojan Bogdanovic. Hart has been a reliable player for the team, playing many minutes in the postseason. It was surprising to see Hart leave the game, especially during the playoffs. He had played full games before and even signaled to be substituted during the third quarter. The Knicks announced he was out for the rest of the game due to abdomen soreness. Despite this, Hart returned to the game later on and continued to play. Teammates like Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo acknowledged the challenges the team faced with injuries but remained confident for Game 7. Hart, known for his toughness, briefly left the game but returned to give his best effort. He had a strong rebounding average but ended the game with five points and eight rebounds in 31 minutes. Hart's absence was felt by the team as he is considered one of the leaders. His willingness to ask for a break showed the severity of his discomfort, but his teammates believe he will recover and bounce back.