Charania - The expectation around the Celtics - at least hes going to play a similar role that he did in Game 4 - on Porzingis in Game 5

Charania Giannis is trying to ramp up this week from my understanding he wants to play with his brothers before the regular season ends he's making it very clear behind the scenes that's his goal

Charania Theres confidence that Victor Wembenyama will be able to play at least one of these final two games

Charania There is hope internally there that Cade Cunningham will be able to return in time to the NBA playoffs in mid April He's starting to do some small steps in the facility and the weight room The Pistons expect to have a better sense on a exact timeline in the next 1-2 weeks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Every time you play a Boston Celtics you get a playoff feel No matter whos out there Theyre super well-coached They have really good players Its a game that you see where you really are and they test you We got a test tonight we didnt pass it

The Celtics with a tribute video for Kristaps Porzingis Including the reaction by KP and a fun conversation he had with Derrick White

Brad Stevens on the character traits the Celtics look for when acquiring role players late in the draft and in free agency competitive character where team matters youre growth-oriented you come to work every day and your ambition doesnt necessarily exceed your self-awareness