Kristaps Porzingis averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in the first two NBA Finals games, helping the Celtics take a 2-0 lead. That should give him peace of mind regardless of whether he makes another contribution to the pursuit of Banner 18.
On Monday night, the Celtics get a second crack at becoming NBA champions; this time, on the TD Garden parquet.Kristaps Porzingis, initially listed as questionable due to the left posterior tibialis dislocation that prevented him from playing in the last two tilts, to available for Monday's matchup.
"Miss him a lot," stated Jrue Holiday at media day at TD Garden Sunday. "Top three-player on our team. Scoring, defense at the rim, blocking shots, comedic relief. So, it's been great playing with him, and we wish that he was out here with us."
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