With 30 factors in a season-opening win over the Knicks on Wednesday, Kristaps Porzingis now owns the Boston Celtics’ franchise report for the best scoring output in a staff debut, per ESPN Stats.
Porzingis was splendid on each ends of the ground. Even past his 4 blocked pictures, his rim safety was a giant issue all night time (the Knicks have been 3 for 18 within the paint within the first quarter), and he scored from each space of the courtroom.
He rolled to the rim. He acquired to the free-throw line 10 occasions, making 9. He popped for jumpers, hitting 5 3-pointers, together with this bomb in a tie sport with a minute and a half to play.
A knockdown shooter as your popping huge man is hard sufficient to defend (Al Horford gives this as effectively), however take a look at the place Porzingis catches and releases that shot. He is on the brand. That’s principally unimaginable to defend; this type of vary from their heart will make Boston’s spacing a serious benefit all season lengthy.
How clutch was Porzingis in his debut? With Boston trailing 101-98 with 2:34 to play within the sport, Porzingis scored 9 straight Celtics factors to take them house.
Fairly good technique to kick off his Celtics profession.
