Marcus Smart Collides With ESPN Crew, Injuring Bill Maher During Lakers-Knicks Game
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Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart slammed into the ESPN broadcast table during Sunday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, injuring comedian and television host Bill Maher, the New York Post reported.
The incident occurred on March 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Smart crashed into the crew area situated courtside, where Maher was seated as a guest. Arena medical personnel quickly attended to Maher before escorting him to the locker-room area for further evaluation. Details regarding the extent of Maher’s injury were not immediately released.
Smart returned to the floor after the collision and finished the game. No other members of the ESPN crew were reported hurt.
The Knicks went on to defeat the Lakers, although the focus after the final buzzer remained on the unexpected sideline accident and Maher’s condition.
Source: New York Post
