It’s been a week since Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the Boston Celtics are still enjoying their extra time off after beating the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. For starter Kristaps Porzingis, who has been out for a month with a leg injury, the extra time has been helpful.
In a news conference, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said that Porzingis hasn’t had any problems getting ready for the NBA Finals.
The doctor told Mazzulla on Thursday, “He’s getting better every day.” “I know he’s working hard… he’s progressing well and he’s working hard to get back.”
Joe Mazzulla with the latest on Kristaps Porzingis… pic.twitter.com/Qq1l1ygjHn
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 30, 2024
In the Latvian language, Porzingis wrote on X that he’ll be back soon for the Finals.
Paldies visiem, kuri atbalsta un jūt līdzi visas sezonas garumā.
Pavisam drīz jau būšu atpakaļ ierindā. Tiekamies finālos ☘️ un pēctam arēnā ar savējiem 🇱🇻🙌— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) May 29, 2024
The text of the post translates to “Thank you to everyone who supports and sympathizes throughout the season.I’ll be back in line soon. See you in the finals ☘️ and then in the arena with your own 🇱🇻🙌,” the last line in reference to playing for the Latvian national team during the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
When is Kristaps Porzingis coming back?
Porzingis played in 57 regular season games for the Celtics. His shooting rate set a new high for him this season, and with 20.1 points per game, he was the Celtics’ third-highest scorer.
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Shams Charania, a source close to the NBA, said on a recent episode of FanDuel TV’s “Run it Back” that the team hopes Porzingis will be able to play in Game 1.
“There’s definitely optimism, there are still some hurdles I’m told, that he has to clear before he can play in Game 1 of the Finals”@ShamsCharania with the latest on Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/X8mKeVdL4a
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 28, 2024
Thursday, June 6, is the date of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. There will be a winner in the Western Conference Finals between Boston and the team that beats the Dallas Mavericks.
FAQs
What injury did Kristaps Porzingis suffer?
Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum, which resulted in the dislocation of his posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. This is described as a “rare” injury.
How serious is Porzingis’ injury?
Porzingis’ injury is considered “serious” by the Celtics coaching staff. It has left his status for the remainder of the NBA Finals as day-to-day.
What is the recovery timeline for this type of injury?
specific timeline for Porzingis’ recovery and return to play. It will depend on how his treatment and rehabilitation progress.
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