Porzingis returns to Celtics’ lineup after 8-game absence with illness
Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis (8) looks to move against New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Dwyer]
NEW YORK (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Boston Celtics’ starting lineup Saturday against Brooklyn after missing the last eight games with an illness. The 7-foot-3 center hadn’t played since Feb. 26 in a loss at Detroit. Porzingis is averaging 18.9 points but has been limited to just 32 games and Saturday was only his fourth game since the All-Star break. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both in the starting lineup on the second night of back-to-back games, after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. The defending NBA champions won in Miami on Friday and clinched a playoff spot.
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