The Celtics center was so dominant on defense that Lakers coach JJ Redick acknowledged that his team’s approach turned out to be flawed
"You take a look at his stat sheet, it doesn't always show what he does for us," Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said of Horford.
Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Lakers game
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Celtics notebook: Kristaps Porzingis a surprise scratch vs. Lakers for fifth straight DNP
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Unlikely to play Monday
Porzingis will likely miss a sixth straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder, but he doesn't have a return timetable at the moment. Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (toe) are questionable, as coach Joe Mazzulla continues to give his regulars some rest ahead of the playoffs.
Boston Celtics injury report: Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Lakers game
Kristaps Porzingis was again downgraded on the injury report as the Celtics take on the Lakers at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at TD Garden. But the C’s get two rotation players back for their nationally-televised game against the Lakers.
Horford will continue to sit out one leg of Boston's back-to-backs Thursday due to his toe injury. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) also out, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet are set to receive the bulk of the team's center minutes against Philadelphia.
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Here’s the latest on Kristaps Porzingis, who’s now missed four straight Celtics games with a lingering illness.
Al Horford scored 19 points in a rare scoring burst against the Nuggets, but his defense is the real luxury for Boston as he paces his way to the playoffs.
Via Jared Weiss of The Athletic: "The Celtics are starting new signing Torrey Craig at center tonight, as Kristaps Porziņģis is now doubtful to play due to illness. Porziņģis looked fine ...
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