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Latvia concluded their qualifying rounds for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 on a high note, securing a flawless 6-0 record, even though they had already secured qualification as co-hosts of the tournament. Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis was making an impact in a different arena.
In a Sunday night clash, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the New York Knicks with a score of 118-105 in New York.
Porzingis, known as the Latvian Unicorn, made notable contributions with 15 points, 7 rebounds, alongside 2 assists and 3 blocks, despite experiencing a challenging shooting night, connecting on only 6 of 15 attempts from the field and 2 of 9 from beyond the arc.
UNICORNS CAN FLY pic.twitter.com/r5cSaWYkzz
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 23, 2025
On the other side of the court, British guard O.G. Anunoby recorded 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Knicks.
With this victory, the Boston Celtics improved to a 41-16 record in the Eastern Conference, positioning themselves just behind the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, having achieved a remarkable 9-1 performance in their last 10 games.
This season, Kristaps Porzingis is averaging 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
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