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.

Towns had a banner year after being selected the No. 1 overall pick in last summer's draft. The versatile seven-foot center led all first-year players, averaging 18.3 points per game and grabbing 10.5 ...

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.

Porzingis matched his season high with 34 points on his 30-footer. Tatum added 32 points as the Celtics extended their road winning streak to nine and improved to 33-7 away from Boston. They had ...

Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks. NEW YORK (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime after Jayson Tatum’s 3-pointer ...

Then Kristaps Porzingis rewrote the script ... quarter for the first time all season against Boston. Karl-Anthony Towns punished the Celtics’ smaller front line and finished with 34 points ...

During the game, Boston did have a minor scare when star center Kristaps Porzingis had to exit after taking an elbow to the face. More Celtics news: Celtics Provide Major Injury Update on Jayson ...