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.

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was bloodied and battered in the team's Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. He suffered a cut above his eye early.

Josh Hart wasn't afraid to get physical in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. His bravery, however, led to a bloody face after taking a hard hit while driving to the basket. The New York Knicks guard ended up with a face full of blood after catching an elbow from Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet.