Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Knicks Game 2 – Don’t gamble with Josh Hart
The Cavs bet against Hart, and he made them pay.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers are back in the hole, facing an 0-2 deficit for the second straight round.
They host the New York Knicks on Saturday for Game 3. Let’s go over today’s losers. LOSER – Ignoring Josh Hart The Cavs haven’t made it a secret that they’re ignoring Josh Hart on the perimeter.
They’ve had Jarrett Allen guard (or not guard him), cheating way into the paint and allowing Hart to fire away as often as he wants. This strategy worked for the Cavs in the previous rounds. They found success ignoring Detroit’s Ausaur Thompson in the same way.
The only problem is, Hart is a far better shooter than anyone the Cavs have given this treatment to in the past. Hart shot 41. 3% from downtown this season.
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