Josh Hart’s Wife Reacts to Controversial Incident in Game 5

Boston, MA — Knicks guard Josh Hart‘s wife, Shannon, reacted to an unusual incident during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on May 14, 2025. A heated altercation between Hart and Celtics forward Jaylen Brown erupted in the third quarter, leading to controversy among fans and commentators.

The incident occurred shortly after the start of the second half. Brown appeared to grab Hart’s crotch while navigating a screen, prompting an immediate shove from Hart in retaliation. Their teammates quickly intervened as both players exchanged shoves, resulting in technical fouls for each.

Shannon Hart tweeted her reaction, simply stating, “Weird,” along with a video of the incident. Many fans echoed her sentiments, with comments ranging from confusion to outright outrage about Brown’s actions. One fan remarked, “This should be a flagrant 2,” while another called it an example of “dirty play on national TV.”

Prior to this altercation, Hart had already faced challenges during the game. He sustained a cut near his left eyebrow after an elbow from Celtics player Luke Kornet in the first quarter, causing him to bleed on the court. Despite the injury, Hart showed resilience, returning to the game and leading the Knicks with 24 points, alongside seven rebounds and two assists.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, they struggled in the third quarter, getting outscored 32-17, and lost the game 127-102. The series now stands at 3-2 in favor of New York, with Game 6 set for Madison Square Garden on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

As the Knicks prepare for their next matchup, many are curious how players and fans will address the controversial incident involving Hart and Brown.