Overview

• Kristaps Porzingis suffered a forehead laceration after being elbowed by Goga Bitadze late in the third quarter of Game 2.
• Despite the injury, Porzingis returned to the court to shoot free throws and continued playing with a bandaged head.
• Bitadze was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul following an official review of the incident.
• Porzingis contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, helping the Celtics secure a 109-100 win and a 2-0 series lead.
• Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Porzingis’ toughness, highlighting his pivotal role as Boston prepares for Game 3 in Orlando on Friday.