In any dictionary made after the NBA’s 2017-18 season, any searches for words like “hustle” and “ambition” are likely to be accompanied by Josh Hart’s headband-wearing face, and a No. 3 jersey to match. Unlike few others in basketball’s storied history when it comes to making plays belying his 6-foot-4 frame, Hart seals January 15, 2025’s overtime battle through a two-way contribution, stealthily swiping Guershon Yabusele’s dribble away from behind. Fluid in the handle that follows, Hart escapes into transition before turning a fruitful two-on-one opportunity into an alley-oop lob pass to his teammate, propelling the New York Knicks’ last-minute lead to 11. Hart’s heroics, per usual, helped secure a road victory, even with New York’s All-Star center missing from the lineup. Collecting his career’s 11th triple-double, the do-it-all swingman recorded a 10-point, 17-rebound, 12-assist, four-steal display in 49 grueling minutes, alongside just a 29.4 shooting percentage allowed (on 17 attempts) as the nearest defender against the Philadelphia 76ers. · Jan 16, 2025