Optimism that Kristaps Porzingis returns sometime during Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there’s optimism he’ll be able to return sometime in the series — barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday. Porzingis has been making progress in his recovery from a soleus strain of his right calf, ramping up his on-court activity for an anticipated return in the conference finals, but still needs more time for a return to play, sources said.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss Games 1 and 2 of Eastern Conference Finals for Boston Celtics. It’s good news for a Knicks team Porzingis has cooked this season, provided the Knicks can advance past the Pacers. nydailynews.com/2024/05/17/kni… – 8:53 PM
Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss Games 1 and 2 of Eastern Conference Finals for Boston Celtics. It’s good news for a Knicks team Porzingis has cooked this season, provided the Knicks can advance past the Pacers. nydailynews.com/2024/05/17/kni… – 8:53 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
From NBA Countdown: Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Finals, @wojespn reports. pic.twitter.com/7O5ExE3iKU – 8:40 PM
From NBA Countdown: Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Finals, @wojespn reports. pic.twitter.com/7O5ExE3iKU – 8:40 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Porzingis won’t suit up for Games 1 and 2 of the ECF, sources told @wojespn.
More: spr.ly/6014dbRGs pic.twitter.com/DXEGN49JwP – 8:21 PM
Porzingis won’t suit up for Games 1 and 2 of the ECF, sources told @wojespn.
More: spr.ly/6014dbRGs pic.twitter.com/DXEGN49JwP – 8:21 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kristaps among Celtics this season:
1st in BPG
2nd in RPG
3rd in PPG
Out for one more game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kri… – 8:07 PM
Kristaps among Celtics this season:
1st in BPG
2nd in RPG
3rd in PPG
Out for one more game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kri… – 8:07 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
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: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:01 PM
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: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics practice SUN. Will be interesting to see where KP is at by then. C’s have been very tight-lipped on his outlook. Monday marks 3 weeks since he suffered it. G1 is TUE, G2 THU, G3 SAT, G4 MON – the 4-week mark. Return later in series seems feasible, but I’ve heard nothing – 6:03 PM
#Celtics practice SUN. Will be interesting to see where KP is at by then. C’s have been very tight-lipped on his outlook. Monday marks 3 weeks since he suffered it. G1 is TUE, G2 THU, G3 SAT, G4 MON – the 4-week mark. Return later in series seems feasible, but I’ve heard nothing – 6:03 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Joe Mazzula on Kristaps Porzingis: I don’t have an update on that sportando.basketball/en/joe-mazzula… – 12:32 PM
Joe Mazzula on Kristaps Porzingis: I don’t have an update on that sportando.basketball/en/joe-mazzula… – 12:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla asked for an update on Kristaps Porzingis’ injury recovery timeline: “I have no idea. I don’t have an update on that.” – 12:17 PM
Joe Mazzulla asked for an update on Kristaps Porzingis’ injury recovery timeline: “I have no idea. I don’t have an update on that.” – 12:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minnesota Timberwolves just gave Kristaps Porzingis 48 extra hours to get right, regardless of what happens in Indiana Friday night – 11:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves just gave Kristaps Porzingis 48 extra hours to get right, regardless of what happens in Indiana Friday night – 11:03 PM
More on this storyline
Cameron Tabatabaie: Porzingis remains OUT for Game 5 tonight but posted an optimistic update on Instagram pic.twitter.com/jYmklXPVdJ -via Twitter @CTabatabaie / May 15, 2024
Tim Bontemps: Kristaps Porzingis remains out for Game 5 of Celtics-Cavs tomorrow with his calf strain. It’ll be the sixth straight game Porzingis has missed, with Boston one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth time in eight years. -via Twitter @TimBontemps / May 14, 2024
Bobby Manning: Joe Mazzulla: I haven’t watched (Porzingis’) rehab but he’s working hard to get back. -via Twitter @RealBobManning / May 13, 2024