Even though the New York Knicks bounced back into the win column after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 123-111 on Wednesday night, that should not distract you from a major underlying issue.
Josh Hart, sidelined with an ankle injury, has left a noticeable hole in the Knicks’ lineup. His absence has clearly impacted the team's recent struggles, with New York dropping four of its last five games without him.
Brian Windhorst on NBA on ESPN made it simple: “Not that we needed to be reminded that Josh Hart is an important player, but Mike Brown flat out came out and said Josh Hart is costing them.