Kristaps Porzingis had an impressive debut for the Boston Celtics, scoring 30 points and becoming the first player in NBA history to record 5 three-pointers and 4 blocks in a team debut. He also held the Knicks to 20% shooting when contesting a shot. The Celtics beat the Knicks 108-104, with Porzingis hitting the tiebreaking 3-pointer. This was the highest scoring debut in Celtics history. Porzingis' performance against his former team showcased why the Celtics acquired him and solidified their status as an NBA Finals favorite. He received a harsh reception from Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden but was motivated by their chants. Porzingis also had a strong performance against the Washington Wizards, scoring 10 points in the first quarter before going to the bench with two fouls.
Kristaps Porziņģis didn’t want to leave Wizards, but Celtics’ present and future look bright ⤵️ https://t.co/AMKxgJRhlI
Back in D.C. for the first time for a game against the Wizards, his former team, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis had 10 points in the first quarter, before going to the bench with two fouls.
Kristaps Porzingis with the big-boy rebound, fouled, and is now at the line for Boston. He makes first of two, Boston now up 102-96 with 6:12 to play.
Kristaps Porzingis gets cheered before his home debut with the Celtics 🍀 https://t.co/hNXzHVHAFF
Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points in his Celtics debut ☘️ How will he fare against the Heat at home? 👀 https://t.co/NZAeMn2s2F
Most points by a player in their @Celtics debut: 30 – Kristaps Porziņģis (2023) 25 – Dominique Wilkins (1994) 23 – Kleggie Hermsen (1951) 22 – Kyrie Irving (2017) 22 – Kevin Garnett (2007) 22 – Tony Harris (1994) #Celtics | #DifferentHere https://t.co/6ktPnTcp8a
Porzingis makes history in Celtics debut against Knicks https://t.co/eCrIQuWIKV
Most points by a player in their @Celtics debut: 30 – Kristaps Porziņģis (2023) 25 – Dominique Wilkins (1994) 24 – Antoine Walker (2005) 23 – Kleggie Hermsen (1951) 22 – Kyrie Irving (2017) 22 – Kevin Garnett (2007) 22 – Tony Harris (1994) #Celtics | #DifferentHere https://t.co/oeQWF3T5mI
Kristaps Porzingis says he was motivated by NSFW Knicks fan chants during the Celtics’ win https://t.co/h9zTNkCnF7
Former Knick Kristaps Porzingis was loving the harsh reception he received from fans at Madison Square Garden in his Celtics debut. 🤗 https://t.co/IctlBeQFoa https://t.co/sNAzySICj6
Kristaps Porzingis Had One Of The Best Debuts In Celtics History While Burying The Knicks At MSG https://t.co/0svCpEzUUu https://t.co/VwdjbmyuYF
Kristaps Porzingis scored the most points in NBA history by a player making a franchise debut against the team that drafted him 😤 https://t.co/zlE1tpRYS9
Knicks show resilience but can't keep up with Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics in season opener -- shooting woes ruin comeback hopes https://t.co/yX9TglnLtE via @Newsday
Kristaps Porzingis reacts to historic Celtics debut in New York #KristapsPorzingis https://t.co/tylT3rdWYc
Kristaps Porzingis blitzes former team as Celtics top Knicks https://t.co/6Kt1XQRhTs https://t.co/cTpavRjgq3
New ESPN story: It took exactly one game for Kristaps Porzingis to deliver a win to Boston, and show why the franchise fundamentally altered itself to acquire him. That he did it against his old team only added to the fun. “That was awesome.” https://t.co/oO2Hxp15bA
Kristaps Porzingis shows against his old team why his new one is an NBA Finals favorite with 30 points and the tiebreaking 3-pointer as Celtics beat Knicks. https://t.co/G0YzRmVOuB
🏀 WEDNESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Kristaps Porzingis' two-way play helps the @celtics get a W in his debut! Jayson Tatum: 34 PTS (13/22 FGM), 11 REB, 4 AST Derrick White: 12 PTS, 6 REB RJ Barrett: 24 PTS https://t.co/ULE7eUkKBZ
Kristaps Porzingis in Celtics debut against former team: 30 pts, 8 reb, 5-9 3pt (37 minutes) Porzingis on hearing the boos at MSG and hitting what ended up being game-winning three in season opening win over #Knicks READ: https://t.co/aH4Sa03wJv https://t.co/y2GPmR6avM
Kristaps Porzingis just recorded the highest scoring debut in Boston Celtics history https://t.co/nhfDNtRpm2
Kristaps Porzingis put up big numbers and secured the W in his @celtics debut 💪 🔥 30 PTS 🔥 5 3PM 🔥 8 REB 🔥 4 BLK https://t.co/HBH4o2yh6o
Kristaps Porzingis dropped the most points ever by a player in their Celtics' debut. 🔥 https://t.co/5DBxPCGSSK
What a debut for Kristaps Porzingis: - 30 points, the most in a Celtics debut - 1st player in NBA history with 5 threes and 4 blocks in a team debut - Held Knicks to 20% shooting (3-15 FG) when contesting a shot https://t.co/WFtUR9TLW1
Kristaps Porzingis’ late heroics sink Knicks in crushing opening-night loss https://t.co/gqTSnEgeU3 https://t.co/g2oZ0oQ2A8
Kristaps Porzingis had a night against the Knicks! ☘️ Most points EVER in a @celtics debut! 🔥 https://t.co/6dXF8SmmA6
Strong Celtics debut for Porzingis with 30 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Hits the tiebreaking 3-pointer as Boston beats the Knicks 108-104.
Kristaps Porzingis just hammering the Knicks on opening night at the Garden. 🤌🏻
In his Celtics debut, Kristaps Porzingis finished with 30 points on 26% usage. Of his 20 true shot attempts, 9 were from deep, 4 at the rim, and 5 from the foul line. Seven of his 8 buckets were assisted. He committed just one turnover. https://t.co/FXDivsTZUI