Overview
- Late in the third quarter, Brown’s head brushed OG Anunoby’s white jersey, leaving a visible black mark captured on the broadcast.
- Video of the exchange drew heavy engagement on X, with one clip topping 1.3 million views and tens of thousands of likes within hours.
- New York defeated Boston 105-95 at Madison Square Garden, dropping the Celtics to 0-2 to open the season.
- Reports disagreed on Brown’s final point total, with outlets listing a team-high 23 or 27 points in early postgame coverage.
- Coverage suggested the mark likely came from a spray-on hair product affected by sweat, a plausible but unconfirmed explanation.