Blood doesn’t usually belong on the hardwood. But in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks showdown, Josh Hart’s injury brought a jolt of raw emotion and stark reality to the game.
It started with a wide open shot from Cornet — all calm and confidence — before chaos erupted. Hart took a hard elbow on dribble penetration, hitting the deck as teammates looked on, stunned. That’s just wild.
What followed? Blood, everywhere. Hart, who’s gone down multiple times this night, had to be helped. His uniform was splattered, and the ref’s whistle sliced through the noise. Was this just basketball, or something uglier?
“They need a transfusion. My, he is gushing blood.”
The officials reviewed the play, slow-mo replay revealing Brunson’s left elbow — was it accidental or aggressive? Meanwhile, Hart’s toughness was on full display: battered, bleeding, but refusing to stay down. Classic clutch moment.
The verdict? Incidental contact. No flagrant. Hart limped to the line for free throws, refusing to let blood dictate the narrative. You can break down every system in the NBA, but you can’t build this kind of resilience.
If you want to see what real grit and drama looks like, you’ve got to watch this clip.
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