Celtics, Kristaps Porziņģis still learning how to bring out the best in each other
Since the big man returned to the lineup, Boston has been inconsistent. Porziņģis's performance against Denver on Tuesday was encouraging.
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Kristaps Porziņģis Breakout at Nuggets Swings Celtics Road Trip Into Success
Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points with 11 rebounds and looked unstoppable against the Nuggets after similar spurts in a brutal loss at the Thunder.
NBA Wrap: Hawks Win On Young's Heave From Beyond Halfcourt; Celtics Hold Off Nuggets
Utah scored on five straight possessions and took a 114-113 lead on back-to-back dunks from Walker Kessler. Young hit a step-back 3 to put Atlanta back in front and fed De’Andre Hunter for another go-ahead 3 with 1:57 left. Utah has won just twice in 15 home games.
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Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of
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Mateo’s Hoop Diary: The Nuggets blew the game late to the Celtics
The MVP-less Nuggets hung around until crunch time, but their offensive drought and Boston’s long-range shooting overwhelmed them. The game featured eight ties and 10 lead changes.  Nikola Jokić (illness) and Aaron Gordon (calf strain) were absent for the Nuggets.