A driving force in the Celtics acquiring Kristaps Porzingis over the summer was a potential playoff series against the Heat, aiming to enhance offensive dynamics and reduce Bam Adebayo's impact. The addition of the 7'3" sharpshooter bolstered Boston's offense alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, after a strong Game 1, Porzingis had a challenging Game 2 performance, struggling with shooting and turnovers due to Miami's defensive tactics.

By the Numbers
  • Regular season highest offensive rating: 122.2
  • Game 1 three-point percentage: 44.9%
Yes, But

Porzingis acknowledged Miami's successful disruption of his game but emphasized the need to play their style to avoid falling into the opponent's defensive strategies.

State of Play
  • Boston lost Game 2, scoring 111 points, significantly lower than their Game 1 performance.
  • Porzingis faced challenges in Game 2 due to Miami's physical defense and disruptive tactics.
What's Next

Porzingis plans to improve offensively and maintain consistency in his approach, focusing on better positioning and cleaner opportunities for the upcoming games in the series.

Bottom Line

Despite initial struggles, Porzingis aims to elevate his performance and contribute effectively to help the Celtics tackle the challenges posed by the resilient Miami Heat defense.