Josh Hart suffers hand injury Game 2 vs. 76ers

Originally posted on NBA on ClutchPoints
By Tomer Azarly, ClutchPoints | Last updated May 6, 2026 9:30 PM ET

The New York Knick are hopeful to make a deep playoff run this postseason behind the greatness of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. New York’s stars, however, will need the very best out of their role players and a bit of injury luck.

During Game 2 of the Knicks’ second round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Josh Hart appeared to suffer a hand injury and was forced to leave the game and head back to the team’s locker room.

Josh Hart injured his left wrist and was in pain after this play.pic.twitter.com/ZxtGdHZDvZ https://t.co/goUbkjRTzY

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In 30 minutes of action through three quarters of play, Josh Har recorded two points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals for New York.

In seven postseason appearances, Josh Hart is averaging 9.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. He’s struggling shooting the basketball, however, at just 41.3 percent from the field and 24 percent from three

The Knicks are taking on a Philadelphia 76ers team playing Game 2 without star center Joel Embiid. A victory for New York would give them a 2-0 series lead heading to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4.

Update: Josh Hart has since emerged from the Knicks locker room and returned to the fourth quarter of Game 2 between the Knicks and 76ers.

More to come…

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