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Knicks Rule Out Josh Hart With Right Knee Patellofemoral Syndrome for Nets Game

Jalen Brunson’s return refocuses New York on rotation tweaks and depth contributions.

Overview

  • Hart will miss Friday’s matchup against Brooklyn with right knee patellofemoral syndrome, a new designation after last week’s left-knee soreness.
  • Landry Shamet is expected to move into the starting lineup, with Jordan Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara candidates for increased minutes under coach Mike Brown.
  • Brunson is off the injury report after ankle management and a neck strain, having practiced fully ahead of the Nets game.
  • The Knicks ride a four-game winning streak as they chase Boston for the No. 2 seed, sitting 1.5 games back with 13 games remaining.
  • The Nets enter on a five-game skid and list Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Egor Demin and Day’Ron Sharpe as out, with recent offensive production at league-worst levels.