Knicks’ Late Defensive Switch on CJ McCollum Backfires
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The New York Knicks’ choice to take Josh Hart off CJ McCollum in the closing moments of their latest game ended up hurting them, according to a report published on April 24, 2026.
The story says the late-game change allowed McCollum to take advantage of a different defender, a matchup that proved costly for New York. No additional details about the possession, final score or opposing team were provided in the report.
Source: New York Post
