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It happened late in the first quarter: Jalen Brunson attacked in transition, Hart cut baseline, and as Brunson delivered the pass, Hart elevated for a layup — only to take Luke Kornet’s elbow square to the face. He collapsed instantly, and Kornet immediately signaled to the Knicks bench.
In Tatum's absence, the two players who most filled the void were Derrick White, who logged 34 points on 9-for-16 shooting, and Jaylen Brown, who put in 26 points and added 12 assists and eight rebounds in one of the best all-around postseason games of his career.
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, with the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks competing in an intense Eastern Conference semifinal series. In Game 5, the Celtics showed their
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He returned in the second quarter and continued to get roughed up throughout the game, constantly hitting the floor on drives to the basket.
Josh Hart logged more minutes than any NBA player this season. His reward? Sore limbs — and the NBA’s new minutes leader trophy.
At least one New York Knick is bringing home some hardware this postseason and he couldn't be more amused. Knicks star Josh Hart revealed on his Instagram story
Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks sits on court with a bloody face after an incident against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Getty Images