Where Porziņģis usually spots up, several feet behind the arc, only forces defenders to cover more ground to guard him.

NEW YORK — Kristaps Porziņģis pointed into the crowd after one clutch basket. He lifted his arms above his head after another. He puffed out his chest and stared at some fans after a third.

Less than 24 hours after their season ended in a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament, the ...