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Coming off bench in Game 2 Porzingis will come off the bench in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday versus the Mavericks, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Porzingis returned for Game 1 of the NBA Finals after suffering a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the Celtics' opening series against the Heat. The 28-year-old left his mark off the bench in Game 1, putting up 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks across 21 minutes in a blowout victory. Al Horford will retain his role in the starting lineup, though his minutes will likely be affected due to Porzingis' role continuing to increase as the Celtics look to take Game 2 at home.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Celtics face intriguing conundrum with Kristaps Porzingis Game 2 role The Celtics will have an interesting call to make with Kristaps Porzingis on Sunday night.

JUNE 8 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the Finals that he didn’t think Kristaps Porzingis received nearly as much praise for hi...

JUNE 7 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the Finals that he didn’t think Kristaps Porzingis received nearly as much praise for his ability as a shot blocker and someone...

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 7 • FOX SPORTS

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JUNE 7 • FOX SPORTS

SOUND OFF: Kristaps Porzingis has out-of-body experience as Boston Celtics quiet critics in Game 1

JUNE 7 • YOUTUBE

One 30-Second Stretch Showed Just How Dominant Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis Was in Game 1 A quick video tells the whole story of Kristaps Porzingis's quick get-back in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Celtics unlock Kristaps Porzingis with calculated move in Game 1 win Kristaps Porzingis was an immediate difference-maker the moment he checked into Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

JUNE 7 • MASSLIVE.COM

Karen Guregian: If Kristaps Porzingis plays like this, the Mavericks are in trouble Kristaps Porzingis was worried about how well he'd play after a long layoff, but if he continues to play like he did in Game 1, the Maverick...

JUNE 7 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kristaps Porzingis rewards Celtics' faith with 'well-rounded' Game 1 performance

In his first game back from injury, Kristaps Porzingis was the difference for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Kristaps Porzingis Opens Up About Accepting Bench Role In NBA Finals Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis discussed why he had no issue coming off the bench in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

JUNE 7 • NESN.COM

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JUNE 7 • YOUTUBE

Mavericks Believe They Need To Solve Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis was back on the court for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and made an immediate impact.

JUNE 7 • NESN.COM

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JUNE 7 • YOUTUBE

Shines off bench in return Porzingis closed with 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks across 21 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA...

Impact Head coach Joe Mazzulla wanted Porzingis to come off the bench in the first game of the Finals, and the star power forward responded admirably in what was his first taste of competitive action since April 29. It remains to be seen if Porzingis will move to the starting unit for Game 2 on Sunday or if he'll remain on the bench, but one thing is sure. His shooting ability and length on defense could be two deciding factors in the series, and that was certainly the case Thursday.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks

Tthe Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Kristaps Porzingis' return sparks Celtics in Finals opener BOSTON -- Kristaps Porzingis returned from a 10-game absence to record 20 points off the bench and the Boston Celtics snuffed a second-half...

JUNE 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 7 • YOUTUBE

Kristaps Porzingis' Game 1 Return Sparks Boston Celtics in NBA Finals Victory Over Dallas Mavericks BOSTON — After trailing by as many as 29 points, the Dallas Mavericks fell 107-89 against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

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JUNE 7 • NESN.COM

Coming off bench in Game 1 Porzingis will come off the bench in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Impact Head coach Joe Mazulla said that Porzingis wasn't going to have any minute restrictions in Game 1, but the team opted to play it safe with his conditioning levels, and he'll come off the bench. That's a smart move on paper, as Porzingis hasn't played since logging 14 minutes in the 102-88 win over the Heat on April 29 in Game 4 of the first-round series. This means Al Horford will remain in the starting lineup, though he's still expected to experience a downgrade in his minutes with Porzingis seeing action off the bench.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Celtics coach gives update for Kristaps Porzingis return Joe Mazzulla answered questions about Porzingis' minutes and starting status.

JUNE 6 • MASSLIVE.COM