The New York Knicks are starting to hit an early wall. Friday night’s 135–125 loss to the Chicago Bulls marked their third straight defeat, and while the starters largely did their job, the bench once again fell flat.

It’s becoming a pattern — and not a good one. When the second unit checks in, the energy and ball movement evaporate, leaving the Knicks scrambling to stay afloat.

Josh Hart looks like a shell of himself

Josh Hart has long been the Knicks’ heartbeat — the kind of player who doesn’t need the ball to make an impact. But right now, it’s painfully clear he’s running on fumes.

Hart is dealing with nagging injuries, including lower back spasms and a finger issue on his shooting hand. On Friday, those problems were on full display. In 15 minutes, he failed to score, grabbing jus

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