Brian Robb: Kristaps Porzingis on his relationship with Luka Doncic in Dallas: “It didn’t work out. I’m not even thinking about that right now. I’m thinking about the job ahead. We can think about that later.”
Source: Twitter @BrianTRobb
Source: Twitter @BrianTRobb
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Tas Melas @TasMelas
Enjoyed this Kristaps Porzingis read. Basketball players can change! nytimes.com/athletic/55344… – 1:21 PM
Enjoyed this Kristaps Porzingis read. Basketball players can change! nytimes.com/athletic/55344… – 1:21 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
When asked if he was running pain-free, Kristaps Porzingis had a very long pause, and then said, “Yes.”
Been interesting to see Porzingis answer these questions about his injury situation. Whether it was gamesmanship or not, left the impression there’s some uncertainty about it. – 1:15 PM
When asked if he was running pain-free, Kristaps Porzingis had a very long pause, and then said, “Yes.”
Been interesting to see Porzingis answer these questions about his injury situation. Whether it was gamesmanship or not, left the impression there’s some uncertainty about it. – 1:15 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Porzingis leaving his media session. You can see the kinesio tape he’s using on the calf/Achilles area to support the injury pic.twitter.com/VD6VEJKELP – 1:14 PM
Porzingis leaving his media session. You can see the kinesio tape he’s using on the calf/Achilles area to support the injury pic.twitter.com/VD6VEJKELP – 1:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis has played basketball for a long time, Mazzulla said, so he’s not concerned about how his integration back into the lineup will go. – 1:14 PM
Porzingis has played basketball for a long time, Mazzulla said, so he’s not concerned about how his integration back into the lineup will go. – 1:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Kristaps Porzingis on his relationship with Luka Doncic in Dallas: “It didn’t work out. I’m not even thinking about that right now. I’m thinking about the job ahead. We can think about that later.” – 1:09 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on his relationship with Luka Doncic in Dallas: “It didn’t work out. I’m not even thinking about that right now. I’m thinking about the job ahead. We can think about that later.” – 1:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis on Doncic relationship: “It didn’t work out … I’m not even thinking about that right now. I’m focused on the job ahead and we can talk about that later.” – 1:09 PM
Porzingis on Doncic relationship: “It didn’t work out … I’m not even thinking about that right now. I’m focused on the job ahead and we can talk about that later.” – 1:09 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis was asked if he is playing pain-free at this point. He smirked and started stroking his beard for a minute.
“Ummmm…yes.” – 1:08 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis was asked if he is playing pain-free at this point. He smirked and started stroking his beard for a minute.
“Ummmm…yes.” – 1:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis took a long pause when asked if he’s pain-free and said “yes.” – 1:08 PM
Porzingis took a long pause when asked if he’s pain-free and said “yes.” – 1:08 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis: “Luka and Kyrie, those two guys are some of the best offensive players there is in this league. They’ve developed their way of playing and they’re really good. It’s not a fluke that they’re in the Finals. It’s the way they play, they’re really good.”
“We have – 1:06 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis: “Luka and Kyrie, those two guys are some of the best offensive players there is in this league. They’ve developed their way of playing and they’re really good. It’s not a fluke that they’re in the Finals. It’s the way they play, they’re really good.”
“We have – 1:06 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Luka Doncic if the long layoff between games has helped with the recovery of his knee/ankle. He said “it didn’t get any better,” but it’s been great to have some rest.
He was also asked about Chandler Parsons’ comments regarding his relationship with Kristaps Porzingis. pic.twitter.com/UwHtQ1ewTE – 1:06 PM
Asked Luka Doncic if the long layoff between games has helped with the recovery of his knee/ankle. He said “it didn’t get any better,” but it’s been great to have some rest.
He was also asked about Chandler Parsons’ comments regarding his relationship with Kristaps Porzingis. pic.twitter.com/UwHtQ1ewTE – 1:06 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Kristaps Porzingis on facing Mavericks: “It’s not a fluke they are in the finals.” – 1:06 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on facing Mavericks: “It’s not a fluke they are in the finals.” – 1:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis on DAL: “It’ll be a tough challenge for us, no doubt … but we have two, if not three All-NBA defenders.” – 1:06 PM
Porzingis on DAL: “It’ll be a tough challenge for us, no doubt … but we have two, if not three All-NBA defenders.” – 1:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis on plan for G1: “I’ve done the things necessary to check the boxes and that’s it. Obviously it’s hard to imitate the same intensity in practice, that intensity is another level. I have to be confident that it’ll be alright.” – 1:05 PM
Porzingis on plan for G1: “I’ve done the things necessary to check the boxes and that’s it. Obviously it’s hard to imitate the same intensity in practice, that intensity is another level. I have to be confident that it’ll be alright.” – 1:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis on frustration of being hurt for playoff run: “It’s tough, but who cares? Nobody cares. Just prepared myself and did what I needed to do daily to get back and that’s it. We have this opportunity now, so go for it.” – 1:04 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis on frustration of being hurt for playoff run: “It’s tough, but who cares? Nobody cares. Just prepared myself and did what I needed to do daily to get back and that’s it. We have this opportunity now, so go for it.” – 1:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis says he plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/l2n3vYbrBX – 1:04 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis says he plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/l2n3vYbrBX – 1:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis said he still has great relationships in Dallas and is looking forward to playing there. Said the Mavs deserve all the success they’ve had. – 1:03 PM
Porzingis said he still has great relationships in Dallas and is looking forward to playing there. Said the Mavs deserve all the success they’ve had. – 1:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis: “I have to feel confident … once I’m out there, it has to be full focus … it’s not ideal that I haven’t had any real minutes, but I roll with the punches. It is what it is. I’ll just try to be the best I can be with the given circumstances.” – 1:03 PM
Porzingis: “I have to feel confident … once I’m out there, it has to be full focus … it’s not ideal that I haven’t had any real minutes, but I roll with the punches. It is what it is. I’ll just try to be the best I can be with the given circumstances.” – 1:03 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How should the Celtics guard Luka?
Can Jayson Tatum be the best player in this series?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/6/4/2… – 1:03 PM
How should the Celtics guard Luka?
Can Jayson Tatum be the best player in this series?
@MichaelVPina: theringer.com/nba/2024/6/4/2… – 1:03 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Porzingis says a couple more days will definitely help. He says not getting much scrimmage or game time make the process imperfect but “no steps were skipped” along the way – 1:02 PM
Porzingis says a couple more days will definitely help. He says not getting much scrimmage or game time make the process imperfect but “no steps were skipped” along the way – 1:02 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kristaps Porzingis says it’s going to be great playing against the Mavericks, and that he’s really happy for everyone in Dallas. “I think they deserve to have the success they’ve had this season.” – 1:02 PM
Kristaps Porzingis says it’s going to be great playing against the Mavericks, and that he’s really happy for everyone in Dallas. “I think they deserve to have the success they’ve had this season.” – 1:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kristaps Porzingis said it’s “the plan” for him to play in Game 1. #Celtics – 1:00 PM
Kristaps Porzingis said it’s “the plan” for him to play in Game 1. #Celtics – 1:00 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Kristaps Porzingis says plan is to be ready for Game 1. pic.twitter.com/6b3T2TkCfw – 1:00 PM
Kristaps Porzingis says plan is to be ready for Game 1. pic.twitter.com/6b3T2TkCfw – 1:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kristaps Porzingis says it’s been difficult to sit out, and that he’s been doing his best to stay engaged, though admits that it has “sucked” to sit out and watch. But, he said, he’s excited to finally get a chance to be on the court and play with his teammates again. – 1:00 PM
Kristaps Porzingis says it’s been difficult to sit out, and that he’s been doing his best to stay engaged, though admits that it has “sucked” to sit out and watch. But, he said, he’s excited to finally get a chance to be on the court and play with his teammates again. – 1:00 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Kristaps Porzingis on if he’s 100%: “I don’t know. We’ll see. Have a couple more days. Not a lot of work up until this point. I’ve done everything I needed to, to get back into game shape.” Says the plan is to be back for Game 1. – 12:59 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on if he’s 100%: “I don’t know. We’ll see. Have a couple more days. Not a lot of work up until this point. I’ve done everything I needed to, to get back into game shape.” Says the plan is to be back for Game 1. – 12:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kristaps Porzingis is asked if he’s 100 percent right now and, after a pause, says, “I don’t know. We’ll see.”
He then says the plan, as of right now, is to play in Game 1. “Every day gives me a bit more time to get better.” – 12:59 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is asked if he’s 100 percent right now and, after a pause, says, “I don’t know. We’ll see.”
He then says the plan, as of right now, is to play in Game 1. “Every day gives me a bit more time to get better.” – 12:59 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis says he plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. – 12:59 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis says he plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. – 12:59 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Kristaps Porzingis on if he’s 100 percent: “Good question. I don’t know. We’ll see. We have a couple more days. I’ve done a lot of work up until this point. I’ve done everything needed to get back into playing shape. (Coming back for Game 1) is the plan.” – 12:59 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on if he’s 100 percent: “Good question. I don’t know. We’ll see. We have a couple more days. I’ve done a lot of work up until this point. I’ve done everything needed to get back into playing shape. (Coming back for Game 1) is the plan.” – 12:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kristaps Porzingis: “We’ll see. I have a couple more days and have done a lot of work up to this point.” – 12:58 PM
Kristaps Porzingis: “We’ll see. I have a couple more days and have done a lot of work up to this point.” – 12:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Porzingis about to talk to the media pic.twitter.com/YJFpgtnKe0 – 12:58 PM
Porzingis about to talk to the media pic.twitter.com/YJFpgtnKe0 – 12:58 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Kristaps Porzingis is here at the podium at Celtics practice about to speak. Another very good sign for his Game 1 availability. – 12:57 PM
Kristaps Porzingis is here at the podium at Celtics practice about to speak. Another very good sign for his Game 1 availability. – 12:57 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kristaps Porzingis to the podium. pic.twitter.com/3tOP4GLxFt – 12:57 PM
Kristaps Porzingis to the podium. pic.twitter.com/3tOP4GLxFt – 12:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Another report Kristaps Porzingis expected to play in Game 1 for Celtics
nbcsports.com/nba/news/anoth… – 12:53 PM
Another report Kristaps Porzingis expected to play in Game 1 for Celtics
nbcsports.com/nba/news/anoth… – 12:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
“I think every player has ego, right? You have to have it. It just needs to be under control. I think the older you are, the easier it is to understand the whole picture.”
Kristaps Porziņģis sits down with @TheAthletic to open up on lessons learned from Dallas and his career pic.twitter.com/kp2NMFfW8P – 12:07 PM
“I think every player has ego, right? You have to have it. It just needs to be under control. I think the older you are, the easier it is to understand the whole picture.”
Kristaps Porziņģis sits down with @TheAthletic to open up on lessons learned from Dallas and his career pic.twitter.com/kp2NMFfW8P – 12:07 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Luka Doncic and a rare statistical feat that oddly isn’t all that rare anymore. tomthefinder.com/p/the-postseas… – 12:07 PM
Luka Doncic and a rare statistical feat that oddly isn’t all that rare anymore. tomthefinder.com/p/the-postseas… – 12:07 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics big man expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 11:01 AM
Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics big man expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/krist… – 11:01 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
KP has been sidelined by a calf strain since the first round of the playoffs
More, via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/04/nba… – 10:49 AM
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
KP has been sidelined by a calf strain since the first round of the playoffs
More, via @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/04/nba… – 10:49 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Shams: Porzingis will be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals – 10:40 AM
Shams: Porzingis will be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals – 10:40 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The #Celtics landed Kristaps Porzingis last summer but Boston’s curiosity with the big man dates back long before that. Looking back at a lengthy pursuit that included a near promise, missed opportunities and now a chance at a title masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:32 AM
The #Celtics landed Kristaps Porzingis last summer but Boston’s curiosity with the big man dates back long before that. Looking back at a lengthy pursuit that included a near promise, missed opportunities and now a chance at a title masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:32 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has completed multiple scrimmages in recent days and is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. Dallas on Thursday night barring setback, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Porzingis has been sidelined since April 29. pic.twitter.com/3kdyvJQyqt – 10:31 AM
Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has completed multiple scrimmages in recent days and is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. Dallas on Thursday night barring setback, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Porzingis has been sidelined since April 29. pic.twitter.com/3kdyvJQyqt – 10:31 AM
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New: The Celtics persistent pursuit of a Kristaps Porzingis trade began nearly a decade ago. Inside the surprise twists and turns of his long winding road to Boston that has the C’s within reach of their first title in 16 years masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 7:48 AM
New: The Celtics persistent pursuit of a Kristaps Porzingis trade began nearly a decade ago. Inside the surprise twists and turns of his long winding road to Boston that has the C’s within reach of their first title in 16 years masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 7:48 AM
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🇸🇮Defending Luka
Dallas lob threatsCeltics depth🎰Is Vegas right?
🇫🇷Plus lots of draft talk
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John Karalis @John_Karalis
Our @LOCeltics – @LockedOnMavs crossover Part 2:
Who do Luka and Kyrie guard? Is there a good answer there? And Dallas’ bigs have been super important, can they keep up against Boston’s offense?
Watch: youtu.be/bZLyFiLbMRQ
Hitting audio feeds in a bit pic.twitter.com/KIwQsoR85L – 10:51 PM
Our @LOCeltics – @LockedOnMavs crossover Part 2:
Who do Luka and Kyrie guard? Is there a good answer there? And Dallas’ bigs have been super important, can they keep up against Boston’s offense?
Watch: youtu.be/bZLyFiLbMRQ
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Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
How much will #Celtics #Mavericks be about Kyrie?
Asked @KirkSeriousFace and he had an interesting answer. Could Luka Dončić embrace whatever hate the crowd throws at Kyrie?
Full pod: youtube.com/live/wCYOS0Y-U… pic.twitter.com/nSnbGAXoVQ – 10:17 PM
How much will #Celtics #Mavericks be about Kyrie?
Asked @KirkSeriousFace and he had an interesting answer. Could Luka Dončić embrace whatever hate the crowd throws at Kyrie?
Full pod: youtube.com/live/wCYOS0Y-U… pic.twitter.com/nSnbGAXoVQ – 10:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG in the playoffs, last 5 years:
31.1 — Luka (45 GP)
30.6 — Dame (14 GP)
30.4 — KD (31 GP)
30.1 — Spida (38 GP)
The only players averaging 30+ PPG. pic.twitter.com/mUP6DcaBpJ – 8:46 PM
Most PPG in the playoffs, last 5 years:
31.1 — Luka (45 GP)
30.6 — Dame (14 GP)
30.4 — KD (31 GP)
30.1 — Spida (38 GP)
The only players averaging 30+ PPG. pic.twitter.com/mUP6DcaBpJ – 8:46 PM
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“Kristaps Porziņģis changes everything”
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“Kristaps Porziņģis changes everything”
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Mark Followill @MFollowill
From the 3/21 game vs Utah, this Mavs highlight of a Luka steal, diving to secure the loose ball, passing to Kyrie & Kai’s lob to Derrick Jones Jr. for the alley-oop is now the most viewed video ever on NBA social media platforms – over 260 million views! pic.twitter.com/fV2ZNfejHc – 4:28 PM
From the 3/21 game vs Utah, this Mavs highlight of a Luka steal, diving to secure the loose ball, passing to Kyrie & Kai’s lob to Derrick Jones Jr. for the alley-oop is now the most viewed video ever on NBA social media platforms – over 260 million views! pic.twitter.com/fV2ZNfejHc – 4:28 PM
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“If [Tatum outplays] Luka Doncic, then he’s going to get both of those trophies.” 🏆 🏆
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“If [Tatum outplays] Luka Doncic, then he’s going to get both of those trophies.” 🏆 🏆
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Can Kristaps Porzingis be an X-factor in the NBA Finals? 🤨
@YourManDevine | @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/hvcbc8q3YW – 2:22 PM
Can Kristaps Porzingis be an X-factor in the NBA Finals? 🤨
@YourManDevine | @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/hvcbc8q3YW – 2:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mavs preparation for Game 1 Ft. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Markieff Morris. pic.twitter.com/8cprhCkFMO – 1:57 PM
Mavs preparation for Game 1 Ft. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Markieff Morris. pic.twitter.com/8cprhCkFMO – 1:57 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
OKC played Luka pretty straight up and Dallas put up point totals of 95, 105, 96, and 104, so this notion that “OKC tried defending Luka that way and lost” is not correct.
OK lost because they couldn’t shoot well enough to match what their defense was doing. Boston doesn’t have – 1:47 PM
OKC played Luka pretty straight up and Dallas put up point totals of 95, 105, 96, and 104, so this notion that “OKC tried defending Luka that way and lost” is not correct.
OK lost because they couldn’t shoot well enough to match what their defense was doing. Boston doesn’t have – 1:47 PM
More on this storyline
Brian Robb: Joe Mazzulla on Kristaps Porzingis: “We still have to see how he responds each day to what he’s doing.” -via Twitter @BrianTRobb / June 4, 2024
Brian Robb: Kristaps Porzingis: “It’s not ideal I haven’t had any real minutes but I roll with the punches. I have to be the best I can be given the circumstances.” -via Twitter @BrianTRobb / June 4, 2024
Souichi Terada: Kristaps Porzingis: “I’m happy for everybody in Dallas. A lot of great relationships I have there. I think they deserve to have some success like they’ve had this season. It’s going to be fun going up against my old team.” -via Twitter @SouichiTerada / June 4, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Luka [Doncic] is a gangster. And I mean that in the most respectful way possible… The bigger the moment, the bigger the play, the better Luka is.” Jamal Crawford gives Luka Doncic his flowers 💐 (via @allthesmokeprod) pic.twitter.com/FZqTowSzu7 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 3, 2024
Run It Back: “They do not like Porzingis in Dallas… Luka did not like playing with him, there is an actual beef there” 👀 @ChandlerParsons on Kristaps Porzingis playing his former team in the NBA Finals 🍿 -via Twitter / June 3, 2024
NBA Communications: This play by the Dallas Mavericks is the most-viewed video EVER across NBA social media platforms, generating more than 260 million video views. The 2024 #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV tip off on Thursday, June 6, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. -via Twitter / June 3, 2024