New York Knicks wing Josh Hart is one of the team’s biggest personalities, especially when surrounded by his longtime teammates Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo.
Hart got carried away Wednesday night during New York’s comeback in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. He approached Hall of Famer Reggie Miller, who was commentating the matchup, and said, “I don’t know if you heard it, but I think they said, ‘Fuck you.’ I didn’t know if you heard it!”
Josh Hart to Reggie Miller: “I don’t know if you heard it, but I think they’re saying, ‘Fuck you.'” pic.twitter.com/Cl4c9mWyNP
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Knicks fans dislike Miller for several reasons, as Miller and his Pacers had several postseason battles against New York, most notably when he made his iconic choking gesture toward the end of Game 5 of the Conference Finals. This one from 1994 after New York blew a 12-point lead.
Hart thrived in the 130-121 victory, finishing the night with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists on 66.7% shooting from the field while playing all 48 minutes. He has been a major reason for the Knicks’ success in the playoffs in the absence of Julius Randle.
The Knicks lead the series 2-0, and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics appears to be the most likely outcome. However, numerous injuries to key contributors may extend this matchup longer than expected.
Hart and the Knicks return to action Friday night for Game 3 at Indiana.
