Josh Hart addresses the mistake he made that almost cost the Knicks the NBA Championship

By admin — In News — August 23, 2026

   ​Photo by Al Bello/Getty ImagesDays after New York Knicks’ dramatic Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs, Josh Hart has looked back on the costly layup he missed during the game, admitting that he knows he should have done better.The Knicks managed to hold on for the victory despite Hart’s late miss, but the play quickly became one of the biggest talking points from the game.Days later, Hart appeared to still have the moment on his mind as he took to social media with a self-deprecating message.Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FanaticsJosh Hart reacts to his almost costly NBA Finals missHart shared his candid reaction on his X handle (formerly Twitter), writing:“Just sitting here thinking….I really smoked that lay,” Hart wrote, adding laughing emojis to the post.One Knicks fan questioned about what went wrong during the play, pointing out that Hart appeared to begin his gather earlier than usual.The fan noted, “Not sure why but it looked like you started your gather so early we’ve never seen you do that before on a fast break.”Hart then offered an explanation for the failed attempt, saying, “I saw Castle behind me…I’m not as athletic as these young kids. Went to dunk and the ankle said na.”Hart’s comment came after his missed layup with less than two minutes remaining in Game 4. The forward had a chance to give New York a late lead but could not convert the opportunity.The miss looked even more significant as the game entered its final stages. Hart appeared visibly frustrated afterwards, and his struggles continued into several key moments down the stretch.The Knicks were eventually rescued by a late play from OG Anunoby, allowing them to escape with the win and take a commanding lead in the series.Hart’s miss could therefore have had much bigger consequences for New York, but Anunoby’s late heroics ensured it did not become the defining moment of the contest.Rather than shy away from the mistake, Hart has now acknowledged it with a light-hearted reaction, showing that the moment is still fresh in his mind.  

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