Knicks cruise by Wizards behind Josh Hart’s triple-double for eighth straight win
NY Post
WASHINGTON — This time, it was less dramatic.
The Knicks didn’t need a double-nickel or a late comeback Monday to conquer the Wizards, instead getting a balanced attack, a triple-double gem from Swiss Army knife Josh Hart, and a late scoring explosion from Karl-Anthony Towns for a 126-106 win at Capital One Arena.
It was the eighth straight win for the streaking Knicks (23-10), who finished 12-2 in December, are just a half-game behind the Celtics for second in the East, and are the hottest team in the conference.
“We try not to think about it,” Hart said. “I think at the end of the day, winning streaks, they’re cool, they keep the vibes great, but we know there’s peaks and valleys to the NBA season.”
Hart was the catalyst during a peak Monday with an injection of everything against the Wizards.
With Brunson pressured and Washington intent on not allowing the point guard to burn them again, Hart often initiated the offense and finished with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
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