Josh Hart

Head-to-head against a slowly-healing Philadelphia 76ers team that bore the brunt of his all-around attack during last spring’s postseason, Josh Hart took a step back and decided to revisit some old habits on November 12, 2024. Determined, as always, to supply the New York Knicks with momentum, the eight-year swingman finds an opportunity arriving his way on an inbounds pass, with just 2.4 seconds remaining in the first half. Showcasing a rarely-seen attribute in his toolbox, Hart — using Kyle Lowry’s leverage against him — hits the six-time All-Star with one of his own moves, balancing into a clock-beating stepback middy, affording a four-point halftime boost. New York would ultimately follow in Hart’s metaphorical footsteps, keeping Philadelphia unsteady during a 12-point victory to open NBA Cup play. Hart, whose tireless, team-first efforts encouraged six triple-doubles a season ago, brought that versatility to the heightened stage once more, recording 14 points (on six-of-eight shooting), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block, one 3-pointer, and a +16 plus-minus.