I wanted to remind you about the latest update regarding Kristaps Porzingis. He was unfortunately ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals due to a leg injury. As a result, the Boston Celtics were able to secure a win despite his absence, taking a 3-0 lead on the Mavericks in the series. Leading up to the game, the Celtics had listed Porzingis as questionable on the injury report.
In Game 1, he scored 20 points, making 8 of 13 shots, and in Game 2, he scored 12 points. Additionally, he grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked 5 shots over these two games. Throughout the regular season, the nine-year veteran averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 57 games, contributing to the Celtics finishing with the best record in the NBA. It’s worth noting that Boston has a strong record without Porzingis, going 30-5 this season, including 9-1 in the postseason.
It’s worth noting that even though Porzingis was unable to play, the Celtics have demonstrated a strong record without him throughout the season. However, it’s clear that they highly value his contributions to the team and are eagerly anticipating his return to the lineup.