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Kristaps Porzingis leaves Pacers game with eye injury

The Pacers play fast and loose and if you’re not careful, you might just get caught in the face.

Midway through the first quarter, former Celtic Aaron Nesmith poked current Celtic Kristaps Porzingis in the eye attempting to grab an offensive rebound.

Kristaps Porzingis left the the game early in the 1st (right eye irritation) and is questionable to return pic.twitter.com/2mrX52qkmb

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 7, 2024

Porzingis crumpled to the floor and stayed down for several minutes during a timeout.