Is Josh Hart playing vs Cavaliers for Game 2?

04/19/2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 15: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket around Cedi Osman #16 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks got a huge boost on Saturday with Julius Randle’s return after he missed the end of the season with a sprained left ankle. After the game, Randle said that he was “tired as hell.” He isn’t on the injury report for Tuesday’s Game 2, but another key Knicks player is.

Josh Hart had the playoff debut of his life, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. It must’ve been the Jalen Brunson SLAM Magazine cover that he wore on his shirt pregame, although he said he was going to burn the shirt after Brunson got into early foul trouble.

Now, Hart’s status for Tuesday is unclear. Tom Thibodeau said on Monday that Hart was limited during practice due to a sprained left ankle. If the Knicks are without him in Game 2, that will be a tough blow. New York’s bench was a key part of the team’s win in Game 1. Hopefully, Hart will be ready to go.

Josh Hart (sprained left ankle) was upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Game 2.