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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 23: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks react after he is charged with a foul againstOnyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of game three of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks have been dealing with a hefty amount of anxiety as their star guard-forward and veteran player, Josh Hart, has been battling an injury he obtained during Game 5 earlier this week. With just hours until tipoff in the next chance for the Knicks to advance against the Atlanta Hawks, Hart’s status for tonight’s game has officially been announced.
CBS Sports reports that Josh Hart will indeed play tonight’s matchup against the Hawks, and he’ll continue to be a critical part of New York’s starting lineup.
Josh Hart Removed From New York Knicks’ Injury Report Ahead of Game 6 Against Atlanta Hawks
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 25: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts after being charged with a technical foul against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter of game four of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 25, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
At the start of the day, Josh Hart was listed as a questionable player in tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. However, his status has now been officially revealed as ‘Good to go’ according to CBS Sports. Fortunately for the New York team, Hart’s lower back contusion that he suffered earlier in the Knicks’ playoff run isn’t severe enough to keep him sidelined during Game 6.
CBS Sports reports: “Hart was added to the injury report as questionable due to a lower-back contusion, but the issue isn’t serious enough to prevent him from suiting up Thursday evening. He’s averaging 94 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals in 34.6 minutes per game through the first five matchups of the [playoff] series.”
Starting Lineup for the New York Knicks in Tonight’s Game 6 Matchup Against Atlanta Hawks
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 28: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
With Josh Hart cleared to play in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs, the starting lineup for the New York Knicks as they take on the Atlanta Hawks is most likely to be:
- Jalen Brunson
- Josh Hart
- OG Anunoby
- Mikal Bridges
- Karl-Anthony Towns
The Knicks will take on the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday April 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM PT in a game which can be streamed on NBC’s Peacock platform and on Amazon Prime Video. The NBA Playoffs can also be watched on official broadcast channels including NBC, ABC, and ESPN.
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