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Viral Clip Shows Jaylen Brown’s Hair Smudge on OG Anunoby in Knicks’ 105–95 Win

The third-quarter moment at Madison Square Garden quickly spread across X, amplifying attention on Boston’s 0-2 start.

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.