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Fans React To New Celtics Big Four Beating Knicks: “Kristaps Porzingis Will Be All-NBA”

The Celtics Big Four delivered by pulling out a tough win against the New York Knicks for their season opener.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 26, 2023
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Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Celtics walked out of Madison Square Garden with a 108-104 win over the New York Knicks. The Knicks were looking ready to win this game after a sensational start to the fourth quarter, but the Celtics stayed organized and took over late in the fourth led by Kristaps Porzingis. 

Fans went crazy after seeing Boston have such a strong win to open the season, with Porzingis getting a lot of love for becoming the first Celtic to drop 30 points in his debut. 

https://twitter.com/celtics/status/1717360486683955428

Porzingis was being tipped for an All-NBA selection by fans, while Tatum is having MVP hopes put on his shoulders already. 

Tatum MVP & Porzingis All-NBA/All-Star💯☘️ https://t.co/9mdqrGwEHb

— Randan (@Randan808) October 26, 2023

Some fans referred to Porzingis on the Celtics as ‘scary hours’.

Kristaps Porzingis in his Celtics debut:

30 points
8 rebounds
5 threes
4 blocks
53% FG

Scary hours. 👀 pic.twitter.com/LN8bL9h0Bj

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 26, 2023

Fans are already comparing Porzingis on a win-now Celtics team compared to how we saw him play alongside Luka Doncic on the Mavericks. 

Life with Jayson Tatum vs Life with Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/wd11GMsU0H

— Mike (@MikeAdxx) October 26, 2023

With Tatum leading the team in scoring with 34 points, fans compared the Tatum-Porzingis duo to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in their prime.

tatum and porzingis pic.twitter.com/fbnXVuLpTQ

— ☘️ – Jays Enthusiast (@gReenbean_26) October 26, 2023

Tatum’s shot-making was sensational and fans recognized him for that.

Tatum stepback 3’s are still alive in 2023 we’re actually winning it all pic.twitter.com/rz4f4UZGyy

— TatumsWrld (@wrldoftatum) October 25, 2023

Jaylen Brown, on the other hand, was already being called a bust compared to the $300 million contract extension he signed in the summer. 

Jaylen Brown got $300 million pic.twitter.com/RSKgFTEv9i

— 500 🏎 (@Kameron_Hay) October 26, 2023

Even Jrue Holiday struggled on offense, which led to fans mocking him and Brown for their minimal offensive contribution in the game.

Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday CTE flair ups are the only way to stop this Celtics offense

— Slightly Biased (@BiasedSlightly) October 26, 2023

Jayson Tatum ended the night with 34 points and 11 rebounds, while Porzingis notched 30 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks as a dominant rim protector. Holiday’s defense was solid, but his shot was inconsistent in a nine-point debut. Jaylen Brown showed he can still be inconsistent offensively with an 11-point performance, letting Tatum and KP cook for most of the game.

The Knicks should be proud of the battle they gave the Celtics given how poorly they had also played until the fourth quarter. RJ Barrett led the squad with 24 points while Jalen Brunson managed only 15 points on 28.6% shooting. Julius Randle wasn’t having a good time either, scoring 14 points on 22.7% shooting.


The Celtics Will Be Hard To Stop

This wasn’t a good game for either the Celtics or the Knicks, but the Celtics’ talent ultimately won out. Even with Brown and Holiday having very bad offensive games, the Celtics have enough star power where Tatu and Porzingis can be the ones to carry the team on that night. When either Tatum or Porzingis will have an off-night, the starting backcourt could step up and carry them that night. 

To ensure that all four Celtics stars will have a bad night on the same night will be a defensive challenge that not many teams will be up for. There is no simple strategy to stopping them given the variations they can play with. We just saw Porzingis ice the game for the Celtics by being a seven-footer who was letting three-pointers fly. 

The best case for any opposition will be to cut off driving lanes for Tatum and Brown while hoping the team is struggling with their shot. Otherwise, even the Bucks may have a hard time over a seven-game series in stopping the Celtics.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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