They came out of 2015 draft class each with a similar skill set and now face each other in an Eastern Conference semi.

Towns attempted zero 3-point shots in both the fourth quarter and overtime. And despite turning in a 34-point performance, shooting 14-21 from the field, Porzingis’ 34 points just cut deeper.

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Porzingis averaged 24.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in those games (h/t StatMuse). This level of production would be a game changer for Boston as it lines up against Karl-Anthony Towns ...

Boston Celtics starting center Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t part of the starting ... the New York Knicks were able to go to Karl-Anthony Towns early in the game. Towns had four points and five ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis made a tiebreaking 3-pointer ... but needed to fight beyond 48 minutes for this one. Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks.

Towns put up fantastic numbers in his first season with the Knicks, averaging 24.4 points and 12.8 rebounds to go with 52.6% ...