Knicks finally got the Josh Hart they ‘know and love’ after frustrating road trip

That had to feel good for Josh Hart. And for the Knicks bench as a whole.

His layup gave the Knicks a six-point lead late in the third quarter. He let out a scream and whipped the Madison Square Garden crowd into a frenzy.

After a road trip on which Hart’s frustrations were visible, this was the energizing performance he’s long been known for.

Hart finished with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field along with nine rebounds and three assists in the Knicks’ 128-116 win over the Bulls on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.

Along with Jordan Clarkson, he was a key part of what was by far the best showing for the Knicks bench this year, outscoring the Bulls bench 46-30.

“I’m going through some adversity myself, physically and mentally,” Hart said. “My biggest thing today was going out there and playing with energy, playing with joy. Not playing frustrated or mad. Just getting back to being myself.” “I saw Josh Hart,” Jalen Brunson said. “The one we know and love.”