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Kristaps Porzingis Scores 30 in Celtics Debut, Leads Team to Victory Over Knicks

Porzingis breaks franchise record for most points scored in a Celtics debut, displaying impressive versatility with 30 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and a 9-for-10 shooting from the free throw line.

Overview

  • In his debut for the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis scored an impressive and record-breaking 30 points, leading the team to a 108-104 victory over his former team, the New York Knicks.
  • Porzingis's Celtics debut saw him score 15 points in the first period, securing a record for the most points scored in a Celtics debut, previously held by Dominique Wilkins with 25 in 1994.
  • Despite initial booing from Knicks fans, Porzingis stayed poised, managing to sink nine consecutive points in the final two and a half minutes of the game, effectively securing the Celtics' victory.
  • Apart from his scoring performance, Porzingis also contributed significantly on the defensive end, recording eight rebounds, four blocks, and a game-high plus-13 in nearly 38 minutes on the court.
  • Porzingis's versatility on the court shone through, as he effortlessly switched between guard and forward while also delivering an impactful defensive performance against his former team.