Kristaps Porzingis turned a bloody forehead into a moment of glory. After taking an elbow from Goga Bitadze that opened a gash requiring five stitches, the Celtics big man walked off smiling and came back to seal the Game 2 win over Orlando, 109-100.
“I love these moments,” he said, recalling a similar incident earlier in April. “My legs work, everything works. So of course I came back.” Porzingis finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, energizing the crowd and igniting chants of “K-P! K-P!” upon his return.
Coach Joe Mazzulla praised Porzingis’ toughness and poise, calling his presence vital for Boston’s identity. With Tatum out, Jaylen Brown led the way with 36 points, but it was Porzingis’ resilience that embodied the Celtics’ playoff grit.
Kristaps Porzingis was born to play for the Boston Celtics.pic.twitter.com/rHqQHtMW5t
— 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏’𝒔 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 (@Tatums0Burner) April 24, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis on returning to the game after his gash:
“Honestly, how could I not come back out. Like, ‘Oh, I have five stitches, I can’t play anymore.’ No. My legs work, everything works, and of course I’m going to be out there.
“And you know me. I like these moments.” pic.twitter.com/uUwrds8iyd
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) April 24, 2025
Foul on Porzingis lol. Probably fouled him before but he’s gotta be sick after getting hit like that pic.twitter.com/WxUOLvZC3o
— EJ’s Waterboy (@EJzWaterboy) April 24, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis looks like he just got into a car accident pic.twitter.com/OgFgPjKOpu
— Coby’s Gambling Corner (@CobyValentine24) April 24, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis hyping up Celtics fans, as he’s bleeding EVERYWHERE
I love KP man. pic.twitter.com/usaD1oldIq
— 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙙 ☘️ (@BOSFred7) April 24, 2025
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