After the game, Porzingis voiced his appreciation for the Celtics' fanbase, seemingly acknowledging playing through his struggles in the process. Despite not being at his best, the Latvian big man is doing all he can to play for the fans.

Porzingis averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds this season, his second with the Celtics. The 29-year-old averaged 12 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in their opening-round series against the Orlando Magic, too. Porzingis is in the first year of a two-year, $60 million deal with the team.