Overview

• Kristaps Porzingis suffered a forehead gash after being elbowed by Goga Bitadze during the third quarter of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.
• A video review by officials determined Bitadze's elbow was a flagrant foul, leading to free throws for Porzingis.
• Porzingis returned to the court with visible bandages to make one of two free throws before exiting again for further evaluation.
• The Celtics led 81–71 at the end of the third quarter and maintained momentum with Porzingis returning to the game in the fourth quarter.
• Boston entered Game 2 with a 1–0 series lead after a dominant Game 1 victory and continues to lean on its depth to sustain playoff success.