Boston Celtics veteran big man Al Horford said the team was impacted by the loss of Kristaps Porzingis in Game 1 against Knicks.

After returning from foot surgery at the beginning of the year, Porzingis’ return has had mixed results. Despite being fairly efficient when he played, the starting five with Horford has flourished with a +17.7 net rating in the regular season — that’s the highest efficiency of any fivesome with over 250 minutes played.

As the Boston Celtics prepare for a pivotal Game 3 against the New York Knicks, Kristaps Porzingis's ongoing battle with a mysterious illness remains a significant concern. ESPN insider Shams Charania appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday and provided an update on the Celtics' star center.