{"id":13122,"date":"2024-12-01T13:51:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=13122"},"modified":"2024-12-01T13:51:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:51:01","slug":"will-kristaps-porzingis-return-prove-his-value-to-the-boston-celtics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=13122","title":{"rendered":"Will Kristaps Porzingis&#8217; return prove his value to the Boston Celtics?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The\u00a0Boston Celtics\u00a0successfully navigated Kristaps Porzingis&#8217; injury, climbing to second in the Eastern Conference without the help of thier star big man. However, Boston&#8217;s rim protection has been a concern, as they have struggled to limit opposing teams from scoring within four feet of the basket. Fortunately for the\u00a0Celtics, Porzingis made his season debut on Monday, Nov. 25, during Boston&#8217;s win over the Los Angeles Clippers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Porzingis has now suited up for two games this season and has already had a significant impact on the team&#8217;s rim defense and floor spacing. As he continues to improve his conditioning and gets back into game shape, his contributions will undoubtedly improve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">During a recent episode of WEEI&#8217;s &#8220;Slammed&#8221; hosts Meghan Ottolini and Justin Turpin discussed the impact Porzingis has made on the Celtics rotation since his return. 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