New York Knicks guard Josh Hart defended Tom Thibodeau's rotation decisions on Thursday, as he pushed back against critics he dubbed the "minutes police.

New York Knicks stars took the high road in dealing with Josh Hart after the Washington Commanders' loss in the NFC Championship Game.

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart spoke about the Knicks 122-112 win over the Denver Nuggets, their fifth straight victory. Brunson scored 30 points, while Hart had 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

Josh Hart is in the prime of his career, but the New York Knicks star has an idea on when it will come to an end.

Hart (knee) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Hart understands how All-Star selections work. He knows his chances of being named an All-Star reserve are slim. The Knicks already have two All-Star starters — their first since Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier in 1975 — and the competition for reserve spots is fierce.

The Knicks already have two All-Stars in Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, but Josh Hart could join them thanks to his unique case

Iffy for Wednesday vs. Denver

A final differentiator for the Knicks over their last five games is pace. New York is eighth in pace over that span (99.15). Conversely, the Knicks rank 24th in pace on the season (97.97), which includes the last five games. So, something has changed regarding how many possessions they're generating.

The Knicks got a troubling injury update on Mitchell Robinson, who is still dealing with an ankle injury, on Wednesday.

After destroying the Memphis Grizzlies 143-106 on Monday, the New York Knicks host another Western Conference playoff contender on Wednesday. However, unlike the Grizzlies, their Wednesday night opponent has a championship pedigree and a healthy roster. The Knicks vs. Denver Nuggets injury report reveals a healthy road team.