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Kristaps Porzingis: ‘It kills me inside’ that lingering illness is impacting play

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Kristaps Porzingis could only shake his head after Boston’s Game 2 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday night.

Beyond the frustrations of Boston letting another 20-point lead slip away in the second half against New York, the 29-year-old big man was at a loss when it came to his own play. And in particular, the effects of a lingering illness that has sapped him of his strength — just when his team needs him the most.

After failing to score a single point over 13 minutes in Boston’s Game 1 loss to New York on Monday, Porzinigs was once again hindered on Wednesday night at TD Garden.