NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Hart will play for the New York Knicks on Friday night against Boston, his first action since injuring his lower back in the preseason opener.
Hart was hurt Oct. 2 in Abu Dhabi, when he grabbed a defensive rebound early in the second quarter and was dribbling the ball upcourt when he slipped and fell in front of the 76ers bench.
Hart said Friday he didn't know what caused the injury, because it came on a normal play. He has practiced some since, though not with any 5-on-5 scrimmaging. He was listed as out with lumbar spasms in the season-opening victory over Cleveland on Wednesday.
The swingman will come off the bench, with guard Deuce McBride being inserted into a three-guard lineup with center Mitchell Robinson (left ankle) still unavailable.
Hart wasn't 100% even before the back injury. He underwent a procedure on his right ring finger in July after hurting it during the playoffs and aggravated the injury shortly before training camp, saying he expected to wear a splint this season.
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