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Kristaps Porzingis moved to bench, Al Horford enters starting lineup for Game 2

Before tip-off, head coach Joe Mazzulla said of Kristaps Porzingis, “he’s probable. We’ll see how he goes through his shooting routine, and whatever gives us the best chance to win, that’s what we’ll do.”

Joe Mazzulla gives status update on Kristaps Porzingis before game 2

“He’s probable. We’ll see how he goes through his shooting routine, and whatever gives us the best chance to win, that’s what we’ll do.” pic.twitter.com/HAPpP3hEEb— Celtics on CLNS (@CelticsCLNS) May 7, 2025

To start Game 2, that meant moving him to the bench in favor of the veteran Al Horford.