Kristaps Porzingis moved well and without a limp as he walked on to the court Saturday night. It was a good sign for a franchise desperately in need of one.
Porzingis is nearly two months removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn left ACL. But he didn’t seem to be favoring the leg as he made his way to center court. Porzingis said hello as he whisked by reporters. He didn’t stop because someone far more important was waiting.
Latvian president Raimond Vejonis was in attendance on Latvian Heritage Night. Porzingis presented Vejonis with a personalized jersey and adidas sneakers before the game.