Bloody moments in recent NBA history

<p>Kobe Bryant.</p>

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 30: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics looks on as blood rolls down his cheek during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Celtics won 110-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

<p>Russell Westbrook.</p>

PHOENIX - MAY 6: The Phoenix Suns are forced to call a time out and pull Steve Nash #13 because his nose will not stop bleeding due to a collision with Tony Parker in the 4th quarter as the Suns host the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at U.S. Airways Center May 6, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Blood runs down Dwyane Wade's face as he heads to the bench with LeBron James after getting fouled hard by Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough in the second quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. (Robert Duyos/Sun Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)

<p>Kevin Love.</p>

<p>Jason Kidd.</p>

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 23: Guard Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs is attended to after being hit in the nose against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 23, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 - Clippers forward Blake Griffin stares down referee Bill Kennedy, showing him a bloody nose after he was hit in the face by a Thunder defender early in the second half in game three of the 2014 NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center. (Photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

<p>Jeremy Lin.</p>

Lakers Shaquille O'Neal looks at his bloody hand after cutting during a game against the Spurs in the first game of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at the Staples Arena May 5, 2002. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Pau Gasol (16) gets a bloody lip during the second half of game five in their NBA playoff game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post (Photo By AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 24: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers receives a wound after a collision with Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors on March 24, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 11: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers is cut above his right eye after colliding with Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat late in the fourth quarter at Staples Center on January 11, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Heat 108-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Lakers Lamar Odom is helped to his feet while blood streams down his face agaisnt the Suns in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs. Odom was hit in the face while battling for a rebound. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Mar 18, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash (10) sits on the bench waiting to get the blood cleaned from his face in the second half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 99-76. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

<p>Mike Dunleavy.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 18: DeMarre Carroll #5 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts to a call as blood drips down his face against the Toronto Raptors at Philips Arena on March 18, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 28: Kyle Korver #26 of the Chicago Bulls reacts as he starts to bleed after a collision against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 28, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18: Blood drips from the neck of Omer Asik #3 of the Chicago Bulls after he drew contact against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 18, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Basketball: NBA Playoffs: Houston Rockets Shane Battier (31) on court and sustaining injury from cut during Game 1 vs Los Angeles Lakers. Blood. Los Angeles, CA 5/4/2009 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images) (Set Number: X82339 TK1 R1 F98 )

Oct 29, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Blood is visible on the face of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe as he leaves the court after receiving his second technical foul of the game and being ejected in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers during the home opener at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES: Blood pour from a cut above the eye of Brian Grant of the Portland Trail Blazers 25 May 1999 in the first quarter during game five of their NBA Western Conference semi-final game with the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Grant received six stitches and returned to the game in the second quarter. He was injured in a collision with Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz. AFP PHOTO/George FREY (Photo credit should read GEORGE FREY/AFP/Getty Images)

Mar 4, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Heat forward Amar'e Stoudemire (5) has blood wiped away by the medical staff after being injured duringa play Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 30: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics drips blood from a would on his head during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 30, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2011 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

11 Nov 2001: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers played with a bloody nose against the Orlando Magic at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. DIGITAL IMAGE. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Licence Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE. Mandatory Credit: Catherine Steenkeste/ NBAE/ Getty Images

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 9: O.J. Mayo #32 checks on teammate Hakim Warrick #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies as he leaves the court bleeding on February 9, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 9: Raymond Felton #20 of the Charlotte Bobcats has blood running down his face from a cut during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 9, 2010 at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2010 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 15: Sasha Vujacic #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers wipes off blood against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 15, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - FEBRUARY 01: Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers leaves the court because of a bloody lip during a game against the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on February 1, 2009 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by D. Lippitt/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

AUBURN HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 29: Charlie Villanueva #31 of the Detroit Pistons comes back in the game to take foul shots with a bloody nose (he left the game after the shots) against the Atlanta Hawks at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 29, 2009 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler heads to the locker room with a bloody eye after running into Orlando Magic's Mickael Pietrus during the first half at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, November 8, 2008. (Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 06: Tyler Zeller #40 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks off the court with a cut around his eye and blood on his face during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 6, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 08: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches teammate Jeremy Lin #17 walk to the bench after Lin got a bloody nose in the first half during the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on March 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Mavericks defeated the Lakers 100-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Charlotte Bobcats' Al Jefferson (25) is handed a towel by Josh McRoberts (11) to stop the bleeding from a foul by the Washington Wizards in the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena on Monday, March 31, 2014. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/MCT via Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi wipes blood away from above his eye in the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif. The Raptors won, 117-109. (Jose Luis Villegas/Sacramento Bee/TNS via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 8: Ian Mahinmi #28 of the Indiana Pacers lays on the floor bleeding after being hit in the forehead during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on February 8, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Lakers 89-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

BOSTON - JANUARY 4: Rudy Gay #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies walks off the court with a bloody lip after a collision with James Posey #41 of the Boston Celtics at the TD Banknorth Garden January 4, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Grizzlies 100-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards power forward Andray Blatche (7) plays with a bloody nose during their game against the San Antonio Spurs played at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, February 12, 2011. (Harry E. Walker/MCT via Getty Images)

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