Kristaps Porzingis Bravely Returns After Bloody Elbow Incident in NBA Playoffs
Source: news.source.inquirer
During Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, Boston Celtics' center Kristaps Porzingis suffered a head injury after being struck by an elbow from Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze. Despite the injury, which caused significant bleeding, Porzingis returned to the game to shoot free throws and later helped the Celtics secure a 109-100 victory, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
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Kristaps Porzingis was hit in the head by an elbow from Goga Bitadze during a rebound attempt, resulting in a significant cut on his forehead.
The incident occurred in the third quarter of Game 2 between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic.
After receiving medical attention and returning to the locker room, Porzingis came back to shoot free throws and later re-entered the game.
The elbow strike was reviewed and deemed a flagrant foul on Bitadze.
Despite the injury, Porzingis and the Celtics won the game 109-100, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
