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What happened to Kristaps Porzingis? Live injury updates for Celtics vs. Suns 4/4/25

What happened to Kristaps Porzingis? Live injury updates for Celtics vs. Suns 4/4/25

NBA DraftKings Network News

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By: Keagan Smith

UPDATE: Porzingis did not sub back into the fourth quarter of Friday night’s contest. The Celtics went on to win in a dominant 123-103 showing.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is officially designated questionable to return to Friday’s game due to a face injury.

At the start of the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns, Porzingis took an elbow to the face from Cody Martin. The bridge of the big man’s nose was left bloodied and he headed to the locker room shortly after. According to the Celtics, the laceration required stitches.

Porzingis was given the questionable designation several minutes later. With the Celtics up nearly 20 points in a blowout, it would be surprising to see him return on Friday.

At the time he exited the game, Porzingis had tallied 15 points and four rebounds in 23 minutes of action.

This article will be updated as details become available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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