Kristaps Porzingis showed resilience despite suffering an elbow injury during the Celtics' Game 2 victory over the Orlando Magic. After receiving five stitches from a collision with Goga Bitadze, he returned to the court, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds. His determination to play through the pain highlighted his competitive spirit, especially with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. The Celtics needed his contributions as they navigate the playoffs, and Porzingis responded well, drawing fouls and hitting free throws while also making defensive plays with two steals and blocks.

Boston's frontcourt depth has been tested, and Porzingis's ability to adapt to physical play will be crucial moving forward. As the playoffs heat up, he'll need to maintain this level of assertiveness and protect the rim effectively to keep the Celtics on track for a deep run.