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Celtics’ Luka Garza Enters Concussion Protocol, Ruled Out vs. Knicks

The big man was hit in the head by 76ers center Adem Bona during his Boston debut.

Boston Celtics center Luka Garza has his bloodied face examined during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Oct 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) battles Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) for rebound position during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Luka Garza will not play Friday at New York due to the concussion sustained in Wednesday’s opener, the Celtics’ injury report confirms.
  • Garza took an inadvertent elbow to the head from Adem Bona in the second quarter against Philadelphia and went down before being tended to.
  • He briefly returned, recording a block and attempting a three, then exited for treatment and was ruled out at halftime.
  • Boston dropped the season opener to the 76ers, 117-116, after using a four-man frontcourt rotation that included Garza off the bench.
  • The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal reportedly worth $5.5 million this offseason, and his return will follow the NBA’s concussion protocol steps.