Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis’ status is in question for the remainder of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics announced on Tuesday that Porzingis will be “day-to-day” with a left leg injury suffered in Game 2. The team made it clear that the injury is unrelated to his right calf injury that kept him sidelined for the […]
Is Kristaps Porzingis hurt? Celtics big man says 'I will die out there' after Game 2 injury scare
Despite a five-week absence that knocked him out for most of the postseason, Kristaps Porzingis was a major difference-maker in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Game 2 wasn’t as magical, but he provided some important defense and scoring off the bench in 23 minutes. Late in the fourth, however, Porzingis fell on the baseline […]
What is Kristaps Porzingis' nickname? How Kevin Durant coined Celtics star center's 'Unicorn' moniker
The Celtics received a boost in Game 1 of the NBA Finals when star center Kristaps Porzingis returned to the lineup. Porzingis had been sidelined since Game 4 of the first round after suffering a soleus (calf) strain. He remained patient in his rehab, missing all of the East Semifinals against the Cavaliers and Eastern […]
Kristaps Porzingis stats vs. Mavericks: Celtics big man shines in injury return in Game 1 of 2024 NBA Finals
BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis is back. After missing the entirety of the semifinals and Eastern Conference Finals with a calf strain, Porzingis returned to the court in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Boston’s big man didn’t waste much time making his presence felt. Because of the long layoff, Porzingis was not present in the starting […]
Is Kristaps Porzingis playing in 2024 NBA Playoffs? Latest calf injury update, timeline for Celtics big man
The Celtics haven’t always made it easy on themselves, but they haven’t yet received a serious scare in the playoffs after a dominant regular season. Can the Pacers change that? Boston is missing center Kristaps Porzingis for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals after a calf injury knocked him off the court in the […]