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A Bloody, Bandaged Kristaps Porzingis Was All Smiles While Returning for Foul Shots

Boston Celtics' Kristap Porzingis with a big bandage on his forehead during Game 2 vs. the Orlando Magic on April 23, 2025. | NBA / X / Screenshot

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis looked pretty banged up after taking an elbow to the face during Game 2 of his team’s playoff series vs. the Orlando Magic, but his spirit has never looked better.

Porzingis fell to the floor late in the third quarter after a nasty shot to the head from Magic center Goga Bitadze, but quickly rallied, stood up, and moved to the locker room. Despite the blood dripping from his forehead, the big man was all smiles as he exited the court, very clearly wearing his new wound as a badge of honor.

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