Kristaps Porzingis' great return against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday (March 14) night is an amazing sign for the Boston Celtics. The Latvian center led the Celtics in scoring with 24 points while having an efficient scoring night all around for Boston,

Porzingis had hoped to return to the Celtics’ lineup sooner than he did. He previously teased on social media that he was going to play in the Celtics’ game against the Lakers on March 8, but he wound up sitting that day.

The Boston Celtics big man provided some insight into the illness that saw him miss eight consecutive game for the reigning champions.