The Boston Celtics took down the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their playoff series on Wednesday night, but the victory didn’t come without taking a few tough shots.
No one took a clearer shot than Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who caught an elbow to the face that left him leaving the floor as a bloody mess.
Despite the injury, Porzingis seemed in high spirits, and had himself a laugh when he returned to the court sporting a comically large bandage to cover up his new scar.
Those following the action at home had plenty of fun with the moment too.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 24, 2025
https://t.co/PO8gtRqsfw pic.twitter.com/HkuMXB3kkv
— Sam LaFrance (@SamLaFranceNBA) April 24, 2025
psychopath (complimentary) https://t.co/dEHEAYq1tk
— katie (@katiemaybe) April 24, 2025
this is probably how my boxer looked on Fight Night when i had to use the analog stick to stitch up cuts.. https://t.co/tWZkOE1xQF
— Midrange Mal (@TheRealMallE) April 24, 2025
Why he look like a Sith Lord https://t.co/bUAN5En5iD
— Zechs Merquise (@bwoceo) April 24, 2025
Porzingis would later return to the floor with a slightly smaller bandage.
Thankfully, Porzingis was O.K. after the hit, as it meant we all got to have a bit of fun with the moment. That’s playoff basketball for you.
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