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New York Knicks: Josh Hart Hits Rare Feat Not Seen Since Walt Frazier in 1972 During Game 6 Win Vs. Boston Celtics
New York Knicks: Josh Hart Hits Rare Feat Not Seen Since Walt Frazier in 1972 During Game 6 Win Vs. Boston Celtics 4 May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) loses his balance while Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) defends in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Josh Hart achieved something incredible during the New York Knicks119-81 Game 6 blowout win to eliminate the Boston Celtics from the playoffs last night.

The 30-year-old Villanova product recorded 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists on 3-for-8 shooting from the field, making him the first New York Knicks player to record a playoff triple-double since Walt Frazier in 1971-72.

Hart, who needed to be stitched up in Game 5 , wasn’t the only one with a great game, as Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 23, 23, 22, and 21 points. Meanwhile, Miles McBride added 10 points off the bench.


New York Knicks: Josh Hart's Disbelief Over Historic Feat Perfectly Summed up by 12-Word Reaction 82 Mar 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks are back in the Eastern Conference Finals after 25 years, and they’ll face the Indiana Pacers in the next round.

New York Knicks News: Mikal Bridges drops huge warning after eliminating the Boston Celtics

It was bedlam in New York because it had been a while since their beloved team made it this far. However, for Mikal Bridges, they’re just getting started.


New York Knicks Achieve Impressive Playoff Scoring Feat Not Seen Since 1972 in Game 3 Win Vs. Detroit Pistons 2 Mar 25, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) celebrate during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

“I just think there’s still more to go. We’re not done,” Bridges said via ESPN’s Chris Herring. “We played hard and handled business, but the season’s not over yet.”

“I feel like we have a long way to go,” teammate Jalen Brunson added. “Just the confidence we have in each other and everything. Just knowing who we are. We tend to be unsatisfied.”

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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