Knicks' Josh Hart MISSED birth of his twin sons to play in season-ending defeat to the Heat

The Knicks' season-ending loss to the Heat on Friday was far from the most important development of Josh Hart's day, as the Knicks guard missed the birth of his and his wife Shannon's twin sons.

According to ESPN, Hart had contingency plans in place to make it home and back in time for Game 6 in Miami, including a helicopter, plane and police escort on standby.

But the 28-year-old was reportedly told en route to the airport on Friday that he likely would not get back before the birth of his newborn sons, so he made the decision to stay in Florida and come home right after the game.

Hart was able to see his new family on a video call from his hotel, according to ESPN, before playing 33 minutes in New York's 96-92 loss to Miami.

While his mind - understandably - might have been focused on getting home to his newborns, Hart played a good game, chipping in with 11 points and seven rebounds off the bench.

Josh Hart played 33 minutes and scored 11 points after his newborn twins were born Friday

Hart was able to connect with his wife Shannon and his new family over video call in Miami

Hart and his wife Shannon have known each other since high school

'Obviously, I don't know what he's going through, it's probably a great feeling,' his teammate and close friend Jalen Brunson said after the game, per the NY Post.

'Tonight for him was a win-win situation. We win, we get another chance, we lose [and] he gets to go home and see his two beautiful boys. It's a really amazing time for him.

'He gave us what he could,' coach Tom Thibodeau added.

'It was one of those things, it happened, he dealt with it as well as you can.'

Hart has a player option for $12.9million next season, and whether he opts in or tests free agency, the Knicks will want him back.

The former Villanova star averaged 10.2 points and 7.0 rebounds after arriving from Portland at the trade deadline, and New York went 17-8 with him in the regular season.