Goga Bitadze had knocked the Celtics big man to the floor, earning the Orlando forward a flagrant foul and Porzingis a gash over his left eye. But Porzingis looked defiant as he absorbed the scene surrounding him. A couple of stitches and a little blood were a small price to pay for the experience.

The win was all the more impressive in a game that never felt in danger of being lost despite the absence of Jayson Tatum.

The Boston Celtics spoiled Easter Sunday for the Orlando Magic when they secured the 103-86 win at TD Garden in Game 1. Can Orlando’s young core pull out a massive road win?