In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis laid out the blue print for success that OKC Thunder center Chet Holmgren should follow.
As Kristaps Porzingis dazzled in his NBA Finals debut posting a jaw-dropping 20 points in as many minutes, hauling in six rebounds and swatting three shots all while hiring eight of his 13 shots including a pair of triples on four attempts - it was easy to get swept up in the storyline of his return to the hardwood after being shelved since April 29.
Holmgren had a spectacular rookie season making an instant impact to lift the Thunder to a 57 win season with their first playoff series victory since 2016. Porzingis displayed a quick-trigger ready to pour in buckets on the offensive end with the same defensive awareness and intensity Holmgren has already demonstrated in his career.
While it is great to be unselfish, as a top scoring threat on the roster there’s a delicate balance between hunting shots, shot chucking and passing up chances. Not having this tight rope mastered in year one is no cause for corner, but Porzingis is a shining example of how to accomplish this feat next to talented perimeter scorers. In the Celtics’ case Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, in the Thunder’s case Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
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