Porzingis Takes Elbow During Magic Game, ‘Loved’ the Moment

The Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in game two of their first-round series, controlling the game throughout.

However, that doesn’t mean the game was drama-free.

In the third quarter, Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis took an elbow from Magic center Goga Bitadze. The elbow opened up a large gash on Porzingis’ forehead.

Despite looking like he went 12 rounds, Porzingis was all smiles leaving the court and after the game.

“I love my WWE moments, for sure,” Porzingis said. “You know me, I always love it.”

This is the second time this season Porzingis has been cut on his face. In a game against the Phoenix Suns, Cody Martin caught Porzingis between his eyes, opening another cut.

Porzingis finished the game with a double-double, 20 points and ten rebounds. The Celtics didn’t have Jayson Tatum for game two due to an injury sustained in the first game of the series. Porzingis played an important role in filling that gap.

Game three is on Friday and hopefully, for Porzingis’ sake, there’s a little less blood involved this time. Even if it’s clear he doesn’t mind it.

“I already knew getting hit again, blood again, the crowd was just going to go with it,” Porzingis said.