When the season began, the assumption was that Kristaps Porzingis would return to the floor sometime in December.
As Porzingis continued to make progress following ankle surgery in late June, it became clear that he may be back sooner than expected. On Monday – yes, in late November, well ahead of schedule – the Celtics announced that Porzingis was officially available.
He provided a spark against the Clippers, contributing 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal in 23 minutes and steering the Celtics to a 126-94 win at TD Garden.