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[Saba Sports News] In Friday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks guard Josh Hart was ejected for a kick to the head of Bulls guard Javonte Green. During a drive to the basket in the first quarter, Hart lost control of the ball and inadvertently kicked out, hitting Green in the head and neck. After a review, officials issued Hart a flagrant-2 foul, leading to his automatic ejection.
The incident seemed accidental, as Hart’s leg movement began before he could have seen Green. However, the action was deemed unnatural and somewhat careless, justifying the flagrant-2 decision.
The Knicks, pushing for a favorable playoff seed in the competitive Eastern Conference, felt the absence of Hart, especially in the wake of Julius Randle’s recent injury. Without Hart, the Knicks struggled, trailing the Bulls 61-45 by halftime.