Magic Johnson suggests Change Josh Hart Lines
The New York Knicks are facing elimination In the final conference final and one NBA legend thinks he knows what could help.
Magic Johnson took to X, earlier as a twitter and suggested that Knicks should bring Josh Hart Back to the starting line for the game 5.
Johnson’s message was short but direct.
“Message to New York Knicks: Go back to what led you to the Eastern Conference Final – It’s Josh Hart in the starting lineup.”
Hart, the main contribution in the entire Cocaire playoff, was transferred to the bench in Games 3 and 4 in favor of Mitchell Robinson. While Knicks took the game 3 with HART and still playing 34 minutes and grabbed 10 rebounds, they fought in the game 4, drop 130-121.
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The Greek role may have changed, but its impact remains significant. It continues to record significant minutes from the bench, although it removed it from the starting lineup may have disrupted the New York rhythm – especially noticeable in the apartment in the game 4.
Johnson’s proposal resonates what they noticed many fans and analysts. HART energy and jump consistently helps to put a tone early, even when its scoring is limited. Its ability to cause momentum and elevated defense efforts was a trademark of success of Knicks. Switching to be dynamic may have come at the wrong time.
When the crowd is certainly electric in the Madison Square garden, Knicks will have to feed these energy too soon. Momentum was tightly swinging into the affection of the Indiana Pacer, and the quick start could be critical to switch the series forward back in the direction of New York.
Now lasts 3-1 in a series, New York Must Reply Emergency. Indiana looked dominantly behind the Tires of Haliburton and Siakom Pascal, and now there are only one victory from the NBA final. Back to Madison Square Garden to play 5, The Knicks It will take everything to click if they want to stay alive.
2025-05-29 05:21:00
