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.

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

The Boston Celtics have many veterans on their squad who have made a name for themselves in their careers thus far. However, none may be more revered than veteran forward Al Horford. Horford is in his 18th season of his career and is in his seventh season in Boston.