New York Knicks Star Josh Hart Sends Out Viral Post After Hawks Game

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On Thursday night, the New York Knicks played the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.

The Knicks won by a score of 140-89.

They are now headed to the second round.

Josh Hart finished the closeout win with 14 points, five rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/10 from the field and 2/4 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

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KNICKS DESTROY HAWKS TO ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND 🗽🍎

OG: 29 PTS | 7 REB | 4 STL | 11-14 FG Bridges: 24 PTS | 5 REB | 10-12 FG KAT: 12 PTS | 11 REB | 10 AST

Largest playoff win in franchise HISTORY 🔥

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New York Knicks Star Josh Hart Sends Out Post

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.

After the huge win, Hart sent out a post (via X) that had over 13,000 likes in less than three hours.

He wrote: “🧡💙🧡💙”

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🧡💙🧡💙

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Hart has been a huge contributor to the Knicks since joining the franchise in 2023.

He finished this season with averages of 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range in 66 games.

NBA Fans React To Hart’s Post

GettyJosh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reacts during the first half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Here’s what people were saying back to Hart:

@PositiveKnicks: “What a show, man! Knocked the Hawks out in a savage way!”

@FredoRBNY: “JOSH!!! I JUST WANT TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE MY FAVORITE KNICK AND THAT WE’RE DELIGHTED TO HAVE ACQUIRED YOU!!!”

@Timjones1723: “My Josh hart slander is off for the playoffs. Great series from you my brotha”

@EricFredrikson: “incredible Josh, thank you! OG blossomed into a superstar this series, and Kat’s passing has been off the charts. Best post-season win in Knicks history!”

@jamesg2289: “Thanks Josh for everything you bring to this team and franchise. Lgk!!! Favorite all time Knick!”

@kari2litt: “rest up for next round my guy. stellar performance from you all. dpoy of this series.”

Looking Ahead For New York

GettyJosh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks shoots a lay up during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Knicks are the third seed in the Eastern Conference after going 53-29 during the regular season.

They will now await the winner of the series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

Last season, the Knicks reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.