The Knicks will be without Josh Hart on Saturday due to back spasms when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers in preseason action at the NBA’s Abu Dhabi Games, according to multiple reports.
Hart suffered a back injury during the team’s first preseason game against the Sixers on Thursday.
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After grabbing a defensive rebound and taking a couple of dribbles up the court, Hart fell to the ground. He stayed down for a few moments before getting help to the locker room.
Hart was also ejected from the exhibition matchup as he threw the ball in frustration after the whistle blew. He finished with two points, three rebounds, and one assist in seven minutes of action. New York went on to win 99-84.
The Knicks said after the game that Hart was dealing with a “sore lower back.”
With Hart out of the lineup, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl Anthony Towns, and Mitchell Robinson will start.
Anunoby missed the first preseason game due to a sprained left hand. Pacome Dadiet started in his place and scored four points in 15 minutes.