But despite that drop in difficulty, the Celtics came away encouraged by Porzingis’ play. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said in his postgame news conference that Porzingis “was big-time … on both ends of the floor” and “the most physical” he’d been since his return from surgery. Teammates agreed.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 15 points in the first quarter as he looked more like the difference-maker he was throughout last season.

It’s no surprise that the Boston Celtics have high standards. The reigning champions go into nearly every game expecting to win, and when they fall short, they’re always looking to respond. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis embodied this bounce-back mentality on Tuesday night during a 118-106 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Boston's center, who has been slowed by injuries this year, struggled with his fellow starters Sunday in a loss at Oklahoma City.

Kristaps Porzingis has missed the past three games, but it sounds like he could make his return soon from his ankle sprain.

Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are both on the Celtics' injury report ahead of their final game of 2024 against the Raptors.

The Celtics released their injury report ahead of their matchup against the Timberwolves. This is a game that Boston needs to win in order to get back on track. Porzingis was listed as questionable for the game due to his left ankle sprain. He will be out in the game.

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The Celtics acknowledged the talent of the Thunder after the game, praising how they played. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis didn't shy away from the challenge of playing a team