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Kristaps Porzingis offers a feline analogy regarding the Celtics’ killer instinct as reigning champs

The Celtics played like a lion when it mattered most during Saturday’s 2024 NBA Finals rematch with the Mavericks.

But according to Kristaps Porzingis, Boston has played more like a ‘house cat’ at times this season compared to last.

After the Celtics’ 122-107 victory, the star center gave a unique answer when asked about his team’s killer instinct as the defending champs.

“We were a lion last season, and some games this year, we’ve looked like a house cat,” he said. “We want to have that spirit as a team this year.