Knicks' Josh Hart Exits With Injury Against Thunder

The New York Knicks are already trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder, and things just got more concerning at Madison Square Garden.

Already struggling offensively as a team, shooting just around 41% from the field, the Knicks may now be without one of their most reliable two-way contributors for the remainder of the night.

Josh Hart's night took a worrying turn when he airballed an open three-pointer in the corner and immediately waved himself off the floor.

"Josh Hart just airballed an open 3-pointer from the corner and immediately checked himself out of the game. Holding his back, he was accompanied by a trainer and security to the locker room. He fell in the second quarter and might have tweaked something in his back then," per Kris Pursiainen.

Before exiting, Hart had played 18 minutes and was clearly not himself. He finished with just 4 points on a rough 2-of-9 shooting night, including 0-of-3 from three-point range. He did contribute on the glass with 7 rebounds and added 3 assists, but his -9 plus/minus reflected the Knicks' struggles while he was on the floor.

Hart's hustle and defensive energy will be sorely missed if he cannot return.