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The New York Knicks closed out the defending champion Boston Celtics to book their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Boston president Brad Stevens spoke about Porzingis and the big man’s illness at his end-of-season media availability Monday. He offered up an optimistic view where resting up should help Porzingis get over the illness. Stevens added Porzingis’ issues came “out of the blue” as he wasn’t 100% against New York.
As much of a winning player this guy is, pursuing a trade involving this veteran appears to be the easiest route the Celtics can take.
Jalen Brunson has scored 30 points in 17 playoff games as a Knick, one shy of Patrick Ewing’s franchise record of 18. He also became the ninth Knick to reach 1,000 playoff points.
Jayson Tatum was leading his defending champion Celtics squad ... right leg injury with 3:07 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s Game 4 matchup against the Knicks.