Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis made his season debut in Monday night's 126-94 loss to the LA Clippers.
Porzingis had 16 points in nearly 22:37 minutes in his return. Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) both missed the game.
Porzingis has been making rapid improvements in his recovery from foot surgery in late June, completing scrimmages in recent weeks of practices with the Celtics and their NBA G League affiliate, Maine.
"He has worked hard, he's in good shape. We'll put him in position to be healthy and be successful and do what's best for the team," Mazzulla said.