Injured in the calf since the first round of the Playoffs against the Miami Heat, Kristaps Porzingis should not be able to return to competition in time for the start of the Conference Finals. His return is nevertheless expected during the series.
Still no tall blond with black shoes on the Boston side. Having qualified for several days, the Celtics are quietly waiting for their future opponent (Knicks or Pacers), while trying to have everyone ready for the start of the Conference Finals. According to Adrian Wojnarowski ofESPN, Kristaps Porzingis will not be counted on for at least the first two games of the upcoming series. The Latvian is still suffering from calf pain and although he is making progress in his recovery, he will not be ready in time. The pope of the scoop nevertheless adds that optimism reigns in Boston regarding a return of the player during the series.
ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis expected to remain sidelined for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday and Thursday, but there is optimism for a return in the looming series. Story:
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 18, 2024
An important player for Boston this season (20 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, almost 2 blocks on average), Kristaps Porzingis has not missed too much so far in these 2024 Playoffs. It must be said that the Celtics have for the moment faces reduced opposition, mainly due to injuries to the best opposing players (Butler for Miami then Mitchell for Cleveland). His presence, however, will not be too much to help Boston return to the NBA Finals, two years after the last of the little green men.
Source texte : ESPN
2024-05-18 08:17:00
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