With the playoffs in mind, the Celtics have been careful guarding the health of Kristaps Porzingis

Porzingis understood the team would be cautious with his health, knowing how important he is to its postseason success. Porzingis has never been through a long postseason run. He has played in 10 playoff games in his career and never advanced past the first round. Porzingis played 65 games last season with the Wizards and could have played more if not for an illness near the end of the season. He played his 51st game Thursday against the Hawks, and the Celtics will certainly give him more rest as the...