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Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates Josh Hart's ability to hit clutch three-pointers

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Josh Hart continues to step up as a clutch player for the Knicks, and he is getting his plaudits.

Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates Josh Hart's ability to hit clutch three-pointers originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New York Knicks got a massive victory against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

It was a fantastic result for the Knicks as they are heading into the Playoffs with some solid momentum. A player who stood out on Thursday was Josh Hart, who scored a game-high 26 points. That included five three-pointers with a clutch shot that helped them win the game against a fellow contender.

Karl-Anthony Towns celebrates Josh Hart's growth as a clutch shooter Towns has been one of the most impressive shooters in recent history. As a center, most people would count him out because he is a physical player who can thrive in the post. That is not the case with Towns because he can do almost everything on the offensive side of the ball.

He is a three-point shooter, and his teammates are following suit, including Hart. MORE: Josh Hart finally earns praise for improvements as a shooter Throughout his career, Hart was never the knockdown shooter. He was not like Klay Thompson or Kon Knueppel, as he thrives in transition with his ability to go downhill as a play-finisher.