Kristaps Porzingis’s exit from the Boston Celtics creates a pressing question: who will fill his role on the team? Meanwhile, Joe Mazzulla looks ahead to a season he considers a pivotal chance to prove himself.

As the New York Knicks launched a decisive fourth-quarter comeback, Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis could only watch from the sidelines, hindered by a mysterious illness. The Celtics’ shocking collapse highlighted the impact of his absence during the crucial moments of the game.

The Knicks aim to upset the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals by exploiting Boston’s historically poor 3-point shooting, but Kristaps Porzingis stands in their way.

The Boston Celtics took a commanding position in their playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a 107-98 victory in Game 5, bolstered by standout performances from key players like Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis.