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Josh Hart could take on Hawks’ biggest threat as Knicks’ true season begins
- The Knicks will face the Hawks in the Eastern Conference playoffs, with Game 1 at Madison Square Garden.
- Josh Hart says he is prioritizing energy and moving on to the next play to help the team win.
- Atlanta finished the season strong (19-5) to secure the sixth seed and pose a tough test for New York.
- OG Anunoby and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are credited with leading Atlanta’s late-season resurgence.
- Josh Hart guarded Jalen Johnson in recent matchups, signaling a key matchup to watch in Game 1.
- Coach Mike Brown praised Hart’s role and the Hawks’ two late-season contributors as part of Atlanta’s strength.
- Hart emphasized a playoff crowd’s energy outside the arena and its impact on the game.
- Hart noted the team’s focus on making the playoffs a benchmark for championship expectations.
- New York believes the playoff atmosphere will demand more from the team beyond regular-season performances.
- The Knicks expect a competitive series as Atlanta’s late surge clashes with New York’s playoff mindset.
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