Overview

• Jaylen Brown and Josh Hart clashed early in the third quarter of Game 5, with Brown appearing to grab Hart’s crotch, leading to a physical exchange.
• Both players were assessed technical fouls during the incident, which highlighted the rising tensions in the playoff series.
• Veteran Al Horford intervened during the altercation, attempting to de-escalate the situation on the court.
• The Celtics capitalized on the emotional surge from the skirmish, pulling away for a commanding 127-102 win to keep their season alive.
• The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 6, with the Knicks aiming for their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000 and the Celtics fighting to extend the series further.