Porzingis is gradually starting to switch to “play off” mode

On Sunday, Liepājnieks scored 12 points and grabbed ten rebounds, but his Boston “Celtics” beat the Portland “Trail Blazers” at home with 124:107 (30:24, 33:32, 30:29, 31:22) .

This was Porzingis’ third double-double in a row, but the Celtics won their 13th consecutive home game.

“I understand that for the play off I have to be in the best athletic shape both in defense and attack. I try to find opportunities to help the team in defense as much as possible,” said Porziņgis after the victory. “The main tournament isn’t over yet, but I’m already gradually switching to play-off mode.”

“It won’t be easy in the playoffs. It will be tough both physically and psychologically,” said the Latvian. “But if we want to achieve something, it has to be reckoned with.”

Porzingis also said that he feels almost completely healthy right now, despite some minor bruises, and is ready to go in every game. However, the management of the team will still decide when and who needs some rest in order to be ready for the playoffs.

With 62 wins in 78 games, the “Celtics” are in first place in the Eastern Conference and in the entire league, and have also guaranteed themselves a victory in the regular season, which will give them the advantage of home games in all “play off” rounds.

“Celtics” have four games left in the regular championship and the team represented by Porzingis will play their next match on Tuesday, when they will meet the Milwaukee “Bucks” basketball players.