NBA Playoffs Heat Up: Brown and Hart in Shoving Match During Celtics-Knicks Game

Tensions Flare in Celtics-Knicks Playoff Clash: Brown and Hart Exchange Shoves New York, NY – May 15, 2025 – The Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks took a heated turn during Game 5. A physical altercation between Celtics forward Jaylen Brown and Knicks guard Josh Hart briefly halted play. The incident, captured on video, shows Hart appearing to shove Brown, prompting a brief shoving match before other players intervened. "It was a heated moment," said one fan in attendance, "The intensity was palpable." A commentator noted that such physical altercations are unusual for the Celtics this season, adding to the significance of the event. While the teams quickly moved past the incident, the video serves as a reminder of the intense rivalry between the two teams. The game ultimately continued without further incident, showcasing the professionalism of the players despite the heated exchange.