Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Boston, and while the reception was warm, his performance was a mixed bag as he continues to battle back from Achilles tendinitis and illness. The Warriors are on a six-game road trip, hitting up all five of Porzingis' former teams. Though he missed the game against the Knicks, he lit up the Wizards with a 30-point performance before facing the Celtics.
Porzingis shared his thoughts on coming back to Boston and how he's feeling physically. "I've still got a good way to go," he admitted.
"Today, my engine felt a bit in overdrive. Maybe it was the return to Boston, but I didn't feel my best.
Last game was better. I'm expecting to improve game by game.
I'm about 60% of where I want to be."
Despite struggling with his shot, going 4-13 from the field and 2-7 from three-point range, Porzingis still made his mark. He posted the only positive plus/minus for the Warriors at +3 in 23 minutes. His stat line boasted 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, all without a single turnover.
Porzingis has now logged four consecutive double-digit scoring games. If he can continue to regain his health and extend his minutes past the 30 mark, the Warriors might have a promising run ahead.