Hart (ankle) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Game 2 versus the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Danny Cunningham of ESPN Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Hart initially looked to be heading toward a DNP, his upgrade has him trending in the right direction as the 7:30 p.m. ET opening tipoff approaches. If cleared, Hart should play a key bench role for the Knicks and will aim to follow up a double-double in Game 1 with another strong performance Tuesday.

Hart (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Hart was limited during Monday's practice with a left ankle sprain, and it appears he'll likely be sidelined for at least one game. This is a huge blow to the Knicks' depth, as the Villanova product posted 17 points (8-11 FG) and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes during New York's Game 1 win. If Hart is ruled out, Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin would be candidates for increased minutes, but Miles McBride, who didn't play at all Saturday, could also work his way into the postseason rotation.

Head coach Tom Thibodeau said Hart was limited during Monday's practice due to a sprained left ankle, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart was outstanding off the bench during Game 1, totaling 17 points (8-11 FG) and 10 rebounds, so this is a disappointing development for the Knicks. The Villanova product's status for Tuesday's Game 2 remains to be determined, but New York has to release an official injury report at some point Monday, which should provide further clarity on the severity of Hart's ankle issue.

Hart ended with 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 101-97 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

EDGE Analysis

Hart was extremely efficient from the field and finished third on the team in scoring behind Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle. The backup wing also tied Randle with a team-high 10 boards and notched a double-double in his first playoff game. Hart played 33 minutes, which was second most on the team behind Randle's 34, so he figures to remain a key piece of the Knicks' rotation despite coming off the bench.

Hart will play a reserve role in Friday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

With RJ Barrett returning, the Knicks will opt to bring Hart off the bench and keep Immanuel Quickley in the starting unit. Still, the veteran wing figures to see something close to his usual workload.

Hart tallied six points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and one block across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 138-129 win over the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

With RJ Barrett (illness) and Jalen Brunson (hand) both joining Julius Randle (ankle) on the sideline, Hart received his first chance to start since joining the Knicks at the trade deadline. Despite the appointment to the top unit and the heftier minutes that came with it, Hart still took on a minuscule 8.9 usage rate, but he was an average-to-elite contributor in four categories (steals, rebounds, assists and blocks). With the Knicks locked in as the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference, it's possible Barrett or Brunson could remain out Friday versus the Pelicans and Sunday against the Pacers or have their playing time monitored in either or both contests, potentially setting Hart up to fill major minutes on two more occasions.

Hart will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hart will draw his first start as a member of the Knicks with Jalen Brunson (hand) sidelined. Since the start of March (16 games), Hart has averaged 9.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 31.0 minutes per game.

Hart provided 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 101-92 win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Hart scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter on 4-of-5 shooting from the field while adding four rebounds as the Knicks took care of Miami at home. His only other points -- and most of his other production overall -- came in the second quarter, when he went 2-of-2 from the floor and grabbed three boards, two assists and two steals. The shooting guard has missed just one field-goal attempt over his last two games and has grabbed at least five rebounds in all but two games this month.

Hart finished Wednesday's 127-120 loss to the Heat with 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hart made a mark in all seven of the major counting categories Wednesday, doing so while shooting efficiently on his limited volume of shot attempts from the field and free-throw line. The sixth-year wing is expected to remain a tertiary option on the offensive end whenever he's on the court, but because he's settled into a consistent 30-plus-minute role in head coach Tom Thibodeau's rotation, Hart should produce well enough across the board to warrant a spot on some manager's roster in 12-team category leagues.

Hart closed Tuesday's 123-107 win over the Trail Blazers with 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 37 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Hart was prolific on both ends of the floor, falling just short of his first career triple-double. His stat line Tuesday serves as a reminder of what he can do when he's on top of his game, but night-to-night consistency can often be an issue. With that said, Hart has been a terrific fit since joining the Knicks, so his role should be relatively secure for the rest of the season. While Tuesday's performance should be viewed as an outlier, Hart typically does enough to hold down a spot on most 12-team rosters.