Kristaps Porziņģis, still playing through illness, helped the Boston Celtics secure their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals. In 19 minutes off the bench, he scored 5 points from free throws, blocked 3 shots, grabbed 4 rebounds, and dished out 2 assists. The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 115–93, cutting the series deficit to 1–2.
Although Porziņģis’ playing time remained limited, his presence was impactful—Boston outscored New York by 11 points while he was on the court. The defending champions finally found their rhythm, hitting 20 three-pointers, while the Knicks struggled from deep, converting just 5 of 25 attempts. Sixth Man of the Year Payton Pritchard led the way with 23 points off the bench.
Game 4 will take place in New York on Tuesday at 2:30 a.m. Latvian time.
