Kristaps Porzingis on why the Celtics keep emphasizing the margins: “We want to build this run on a strong foundation. We don't want it to be, ‘oh, we pulled this one out, somehow, someway, based off of JT or JB’s talent & they made some crazy plays.’” (Q: @JackSimoneNBA) pic.twitter.com/yhebOCC1aM

While the Knicks' lack of success in recent years might make it seem like they have the most pressure, former Knick and current Celtics big Kristaps Porzingis feels the opposite.

The stage is set for the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, as Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown provided an injury update, and Kristaps Porzingis is anticipating a hard-fought battle.