Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingins sent a strong message following the team's win over the New York Knicks.

Porzingis racked up seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 121-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Porzingis has played off the bench in the Celtics' last three games and had another dismal showing against his former team,

ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania said on ABC’s coverage before Knicks-Celtics Game 3 on Saturday that Porzingis is still dealing with the effects of a virus that had ailed him back in March. Charania said the Celtics star thought he had felt he improved, but things have been up-and-down since the second round began this week.

The Boston Celtics are sticking with Al Horford as their starting center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday, even though Kristaps Porzingis is available to play. Porzingis has been fighting an illness and was limited in the Celtics' two losses to the New York Knicks in Boston.

Regardless of what happens in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, big changes are on the horizon for the Boston Celtics. Another season of being in the

Some concerning details are emerging this week about the physical condition of Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) looks for a shot against Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph (10) during the first half in game 3 of a first-round NBA playoff basketball series,, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP

Karl-Anthony Towns injures hand. In the second quarter against Boston on Saturday, Karl-Anthony Towns and Luke Kornett were battling for a rebound around the basket, which Towns g