Kristaps Porzingis, affectionately called “PorzinGod”, is a Latvian basketball sensation who plays for the Boston Celtics. Many hail Porzingis as a Basketball “Unicorn” due to his 7 foot 3 inches tall size and unique ability to shoot deep 3-pointers and mid-range jumpers.
Porzingis was drafted by the Knicks in the 2015 NBA Draft with the fourth overall pick. Initially, the Knicks fans were skeptical and booed his selection on draft night, thinking he might be another European bust. However, he proved them wrong during his four-year stint with the Knicks.
Porzingis can play either power forward or center and he is known for his remarkable ability to shoot three-pointers, a rare skill for someone his size. This shooting talent causes problems for traditional centers that aren't used to defending on the perimeter. His height also makes him an effective shot-blocker, averaging 1.8 blocks per game in his career. Despite his size, Porzingis is surprisingly quick and agile. His playing style is marked by his three-point shooting, shot-blocking, versatility on both offense and defense, and high basketball IQ.
Kristaps Porzingis' Playoffs Appearances
As of October 2024, Kristaps Porzingis has made the NBA playoffs three times. The first two of these playoff appearances came in 2020 and 2021 with the Dallas Mavericks, and the third playoff appearance came with the Boston Celtics in 2024. During the 2023/24 NBA season, the Boston Celtics achieved the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 record and they look like title contenders. Porzingis’ contributions to the Celtics’ regular-season success suggest he may have been a key factor in their postseason campaign.
| Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Dallas Mavericks | 2020 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Dallas Mavericks | 2021 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Boston Celtics | 2024 |
Kristaps Porzingis Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of October 2024, Kristaps Porzingis has a playoff win-loss record of 10-7. In the opening round of the 2020 Western Conference playoffs, Porzingis played three games for the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Mavs had a 1-2 record during that span. Then in 2021, Porzingis faced the Clippers yet again, losing the series in seven games. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Porzingis played 7 games overall, averaging 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.7 steals per game.
| Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Boston Celtics | 2024 NBA Finals | Dallas Mavericks (4-1) | 37 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Boston Celtics | 2024 Eastern Conference Round 1 | Miami Heat (4-1) | 49 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Dallas Mavericks | 2021 Western Conference Round 1 | Los Angeles Clippers (3-4) | 92 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Dallas Mavericks | 2020 Western Conference Round 1 | Los Angeles Clippers (2-4) | 71 |
Kristaps Porzingis Conference Finals Record
Kristaps Porzingis' conference finals record is 1-0. As of October 2024, Porzingis has only played in one conference finals, which was with the Boston Celtics in 2024. The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 Eastern Conf. Finals.
FAQ's On Kristaps Porzingis Playoffs History
A. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.7 steals per game.
A. Kristaps Porzingis is averaging exactly 1 block per game so far in his playoff career.
A. Kristaps Porzingis has hit 17 threes in his playoff career, as of October 2024.
A. Kristaps Porzingis has 19 blocks in his playoff career so far.
A. Kristaps Porzingis has reached the NBA playoffs three times in his career — 2020, 2021, 2024.
A. Porzingis wears 16 US/49 EU (12.75 in/ 32.17 cm approx.)
