Game 5 of the New York Knicks' second-round series against the Boston Celtics is underway.
The Knicks are aiming to close out the opposition on Wednesday as they hold a 3-1 lead with the contest at TD Garden underway.
The hostile road environment should pose quite the challenge, though Jayson Tatum's grueling Achilles injury has shaken the series up in a major way.
The Knicks held a 2-1 lead heading into Game 4 in Madison Square Garden. They were en route to a big win to go up 3-1 before Tatum suffered the injury.
With three chances remaining, New York aims to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals -- where they'd meet the Indiana Pacers.
Still, the Knicks can't let off the gas. The Celtics are a deep, talented team beyond Tatum's impact. The series isn't a given despite the 3-1 lead.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson shoots against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.
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In Game 5, Boston is applying pressure on the Knicks with an early lead. It's a physical battle between the two sides, too.
New York wing Josh Hart took an early elbow in the lane, leading to a plethora of blood quickly spread on his face.
The photo from the broadcast with the blood gushing went viral once it surfaced on social media.
Bleacher Report shared the photo, quickly garnering 150,000 views and counting, with many other accounts sharing the same photo.
The wing has yet to return to the game after leaving to tend to the injury -- and clean up his jersey from blood.
New York has plenty of depth, too, and will lean on Deuce McBride and others for an impact while Hart isn't in the contest.
Update: Hart has since returned to the game with a bandage on his face.