Josh Hart left covered in blood after Luke Kornet smashes him in face with elbow

NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Boston Celtics - Source: Imagn — Josh Hart left covered in blood after Luke Kornet smashes him in face with elbow (Image source: Imagn)

During the first quarter of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, Josh Hart caught an elbow from Luke Kornet that left him covered in blood.

Towards the end of the opening quarter, Hart inadvertently caught Kornet's elbow as he drove to the basket. His face and jersey were covered in blood. The Knicks guard was tended on the bench and hit two free throws.

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The officials ruled the contact on Hart incidental and just ruled a common foul. Following the play, Hart went to the Knicks' locker room at TD Garden. He returned early in the second quarter. Hart had four points and two rebounds before his brief exit.

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