By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Dealing with illness between February and March, Kristaps Porzingis returned from the sideline one week ago, and since then he has been crucial for the Boston Celtics.
In the latest win for his team, getting the job done 121-99 against the Utah Jazz on the road, he had a double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds, getting 6 assists as well. He shot 9/15 from the field, including 3/5 from deep, and a perfect 6/6 at the line.
“I’m not feeling my best, but we are trying to create a bit more and that kind of leads to more opportunities. Things are just clicking, we are trying to play free and selfless,” he commented.
Kristaps Porziņģis kaldina Celtics uzvaru pār Jazz ar 27 punktiem, 10 atlēkušajām bumbām, 6 rezultatīvām piespēlēm un 1 pārtvertu bumbu! pic.twitter.com/3gP1dnf87l
— NBA Latvija (@NBALatvija) March 22, 2025
Over the past three games since his return from injury, the 29-year-old player has been averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per encounter, contributing to Boston’s three-game winning stretch, twice beating Brooklyn and lastly getting over the Jazz.
Overall, in the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season, the former New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks player has been averaging 19.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
The reigning NBA champions are currently second in the Eastern Conference at a 51-19 record.
Results of the NBA Night:
Washington Wizards – Orlando Magic 105-120
Miami Heat – Houston Rockets 98-102
Minnesota Timberwolves – New Orleans Pelicans 134-93
Oklahoma City Thunder – Charlotte Hornets 141-106
San Antonio Spurs – Philadelphia 76ers 128-120
Dallas Mavericks – Detroit Pistons 123-117
Utah Jazz – Boston Celtics 99-121
Phoenix Suns – Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112
Portland Trail Blazers – Denver Nuggets 128-109
Los Angeles Clippers – Memphis Grizzlies 128-108
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