Kristaps Porzingis had Celtics fans holding their breath when he took an elbow to the face from Cody Martin. Despite needing four stitches on his nose, Porzingis showed his toughness by getting up and playing in the Celtics’ recent win over the Knicks. The big man scored 34 points, including some clutch 3-pointers that helped seal the victory in overtime. This win completed a 4-0 season series sweep over their division rival.
Porzingis, known for his love of UFC, had a memorable moment as he raised his arms to the crowd to show he was okay after the injury. He joked about finding his shooting stroke during the game against the team that originally drafted him in 2015. The Celtics had to battle hard against the Knicks, with Jayson Tatum hitting a game-tying 3-pointer to force overtime.
Porzingis expressed his love for playing in New York and praised the passionate fans, both at home and on the road. With the regular season coming to a close, Porzingis is looking forward to what lies ahead for the Celtics as they prepare for the playoffs.
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