Josh Hart injury update: Knicks wing leaves Game 6 vs. Pacers with abdominal soreness

The injury-stricken Knicks have been dealt another blow.

In the first half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, forward Josh Hart appeared to be in serious discomfort after contact with Pacers forward Andrew Nembhard. Hart remained in the game for the moment but grimaced as if the pain increased with more activity.

Hart would briefly exit and place heat on his abdominal area but continued to play in the game. In the second half, Hart uncharacteristically asked to be taken out but again, returned to the floor to play through his apparent discomfort.

Here is what we know about Hart’s situation.

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Josh Hart injury update

Early in the fourth quarter, Hart was ruled out for the remainder of the game with abdominal soreness.

Hart appeared to suffer the injury after receiving a hit to the abdominal area from Nembhard. On an ensuing play, Hart appeared to aggravate the injury, causing him to react to the discomfort.

During the broadcast, Hart was captured with some tape on his abdominal area.

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In the third quarter, Hart was briefly pulled after asking for a substitution but returned to the floor after a quick break from the action.

Hart was ruled out of the game in the fourth quarter, per Cassidy Hubbarth.

Tom Thibodeau told reporters postgame that he did not have an update on Hart’s injury. His status is unknown for Game 7 on Sunday.

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New York cannot afford to lose another key contributor. After entering the postseason without All-Star Julius Randle, the Knicks have lost O.G. Anunoby, Bojan Bogdanovic and Mitchell Robinson to injury.

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