Boston started the second half with a 9-2 run, in which Porzingis hit a half-pointer and two penalties. In the last 8 minutes of the third period, “Celtics” let in 4 points, scoring 15 themselves – 83:68.
In the last 12 minutes, Boston’s advantage reached 22 points, allowing the home team to get a little closer at the very end – 104:92.
Porzingis played 31 minutes and scored 19 points. Kristaps hit 5 of 8 two-pointers, 1 of 6 long shots, all 6 free throws, won 10 rebounds, gave 3 assists, 2 steals and blocked 4 shots.
Jayson Tatum scored 23, Jaylen Brown 17, Derrick White 15 and Drew Holliday 13 for Boston.
Zion Williamson scored 25, SJ McCollum 24, Herbert Jones 18 and Trey Murphy 11 points for the Pelicans.
In the next game, “Celtics” will meet Dāvja Bertān’s Charlotte “Hornets” on the road on Tuesday night Latvian time.
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2024-03-30 23:16:46
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