“We’re really looking forward to when we have everybody, but obviously we missed the big fella and what he brings,” Tatum said. “His presence on the offensive end really makes it tough for teams to switch us. When they do, we can punish them, so it was great to have him back.”

Porzingis, who had missed the last eight games due to an undisclosed virus, played the entire fourth quarter and finished with 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting.

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Atlantic Division opponents square off when the Boston Celtics (47-19) visit the Brooklyn Nets (22-44) at Barclays Center, beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This is the third matchup between the squads this season.

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