Overview

• Josh Hart appeared to suffer a non-contact injury early in the second quarter, flung the ball into the stands, was assessed a technical and ejected, and did not return.
• Hart walked gingerly to the locker room while favoring his lower back, and the Knicks have not announced a medical update.
• Joel Embiid and Paul George are not expected to play in Abu Dhabi as they continue recoveries from knee surgeries.
• Brown capped starters’ minutes and said everyone who traveled would play, with roster spots and roles under review for veterans on non‑guaranteed deals and young prospects.
• The Abu Dhabi series at Etihad Arena continues Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on NBA TV with streaming via Fubo, part of the NBA’s ongoing UAE games initiative.