The Knicks' dire finish to the 2024-25 season was partly defined by the struggles of Josh Hart, whose issues were particularly glaring in a 125-108 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night,

INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Hart watched the tape and did not recognize himself. He despised what he saw. Hart produced likely his worst performance of the postseason in the Knicks’ Game 4 loss to the Pacers on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He committed five turnovers. He had just one assist.

Rumors had Hart being benched after Game 2. Hart was on the bench at the start of Game 3, but played 34 crucial minutes in the comeback win.