Kristaps Porzingis targeting Game 4 return
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on Kristaps Porzingis’ looming return for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“You are not beating Minnesota or Dallas in the NBA finals without Kristaps Porzingis.”
@StephenASmith on how important Porzingis’ return is to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/we0iCfwaG5 – 8:55 PM
“You are not beating Minnesota or Dallas in the NBA finals without Kristaps Porzingis.”
@StephenASmith on how important Porzingis’ return is to the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/we0iCfwaG5 – 8:55 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Woj:
Porzingis could return “as soon as” Game 4 of the conference finals
Game 4 of the ECF is Monday – 8:01 PM
Woj:
Porzingis could return “as soon as” Game 4 of the conference finals
Game 4 of the ECF is Monday – 8:01 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Kristaps Porzingis’ looming return for the Celtics — possibly as soon as Game 4 of ECF espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:59 PM
ESPN story on Kristaps Porzingis’ looming return for the Celtics — possibly as soon as Game 4 of ECF espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 7:59 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on Kristaps Porzingis’ looming return for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals pic.twitter.com/xKSIPQpR48 – 7:50 PM
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on Kristaps Porzingis’ looming return for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals pic.twitter.com/xKSIPQpR48 – 7:50 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Pacers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 21, 2024 – ECF Game 1 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Indiana – Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Indiana: Bennedict Mathurin pic.twitter.com/mzOdM98RDk – 7:40 PM
Pacers at Celtics – TD Garden – May 21, 2024 – ECF Game 1 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Indiana – Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Indiana: Bennedict Mathurin pic.twitter.com/mzOdM98RDk – 7:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers-Celtics ECF begins tonight in Boston, 8 ET.
– Porzingis (calf) is out.
– ESPN: Mike Breen, Doris Burke, JJ Redick, Lisa Salters
– Officials: Tony Brothers, David Guthrie, Tyler Ford
– IND in yellow, BOS in white
– Live postgame show on YouTube!
fieldhousefiles.com – 1:08 PM
Pacers-Celtics ECF begins tonight in Boston, 8 ET.
– Porzingis (calf) is out.
– ESPN: Mike Breen, Doris Burke, JJ Redick, Lisa Salters
– Officials: Tony Brothers, David Guthrie, Tyler Ford
– IND in yellow, BOS in white
– Live postgame show on YouTube!
fieldhousefiles.com – 1:08 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW #OpenFloor at @SInow: Eastern Conference Finals preview—and the latest on Kristaps Porzingis—with @ChrisForsberg_. Plus my thoughts on a thriller in Denver
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 7:19 PM
NEW #OpenFloor at @SInow: Eastern Conference Finals preview—and the latest on Kristaps Porzingis—with @ChrisForsberg_. Plus my thoughts on a thriller in Denver
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 7:19 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis is officially listed as out for Game 1 vs Indiana. – 4:59 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis is officially listed as out for Game 1 vs Indiana. – 4:59 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics confirm Kristaps Porzingis is OUT for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals – 4:57 PM
Celtics confirm Kristaps Porzingis is OUT for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals – 4:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals preview with @ByJayKing:
– How do Celtics stop Tyrese Haliburton?
– Can Pacers dictate the pace?
– Can Celtics take advantage of Indy’s defense?
– The Porzingis question…and more
nytimes.com/athletic/55056… – 3:36 PM
Celtics-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals preview with @ByJayKing:
– How do Celtics stop Tyrese Haliburton?
– Can Pacers dictate the pace?
– Can Celtics take advantage of Indy’s defense?
– The Porzingis question…and more
nytimes.com/athletic/55056… – 3:36 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown on Kristaps Porziņģis’ impending return: “I think it’ll be a seamless transition. As long as KP gets in shape…simulates the physicality in practice and things like that, I think he’ll be fine.” – 12:58 PM
Jaylen Brown on Kristaps Porziņģis’ impending return: “I think it’ll be a seamless transition. As long as KP gets in shape…simulates the physicality in practice and things like that, I think he’ll be fine.” – 12:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown on KP’s return: “We’ve had plenty of time. The way and the organization that we play and how we’ve wanted to implement him and get him involved … it’ll be a seamless transition as long as KP gets in shape … the reps, simulations in practice … I think he’ll be fine.” – 12:58 PM
Brown on KP’s return: “We’ve had plenty of time. The way and the organization that we play and how we’ve wanted to implement him and get him involved … it’ll be a seamless transition as long as KP gets in shape … the reps, simulations in practice … I think he’ll be fine.” – 12:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown said Porzingis has been at practice, mentally engaged and in huddles, even though physically, “he’s not really there yet.” – 12:54 PM
Brown said Porzingis has been at practice, mentally engaged and in huddles, even though physically, “he’s not really there yet.” – 12:54 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla says he has no idea what Porzingis is able to do so far: “I haven’t seen what he’s been able to do on the court.”
He did not practice today. – 12:44 PM
Mazzulla says he has no idea what Porzingis is able to do so far: “I haven’t seen what he’s been able to do on the court.”
He did not practice today. – 12:44 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss the first ECF’s two games sportando.basketball/en/boston-celt… – 2:09 AM
Boston Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss the first ECF’s two games sportando.basketball/en/boston-celt… – 2:09 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
If Porzingis can get back, I got the #Celtics winning the championship now. – 10:31 PM
If Porzingis can get back, I got the #Celtics winning the championship now. – 10:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Kristaps Porzingis went through an intense bike workout Sunday amid his calf rehab. Joe Mazzulla spoke more about his center this afternoon and the work he’s putting in: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:01 PM
New: Kristaps Porzingis went through an intense bike workout Sunday amid his calf rehab. Joe Mazzulla spoke more about his center this afternoon and the work he’s putting in: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jrue Holiday: “It’s been easy to keep (Porzingis) engaged and you know he wants to play.” pic.twitter.com/v2dmjxIezh – 1:40 PM
Jrue Holiday: “It’s been easy to keep (Porzingis) engaged and you know he wants to play.” pic.twitter.com/v2dmjxIezh – 1:40 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Joe Mazzulla was asked if he was optimistic Kristaps Porzingis would come back in this series.
“I feel like I’m an optimistic person in general.” – 12:55 PM
Joe Mazzulla was asked if he was optimistic Kristaps Porzingis would come back in this series.
“I feel like I’m an optimistic person in general.” – 12:55 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
We don’t have a Kristaps Porzingis update at today’s practice but we do know he’s going hard on the stationary bike as he continues his rehab. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/eXezjZ8EVg – 12:38 PM
We don’t have a Kristaps Porzingis update at today’s practice but we do know he’s going hard on the stationary bike as he continues his rehab. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/eXezjZ8EVg – 12:38 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla said he has no idea if Porzingis was able to do more work today. On his optimism he can play in the ECF: “I feel like I’m a relatively optimistic person.” – 12:33 PM
Mazzulla said he has no idea if Porzingis was able to do more work today. On his optimism he can play in the ECF: “I feel like I’m a relatively optimistic person.” – 12:33 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla was asked if he’s optimistic that Kristaps Porziņģis can return in the Conference Finals:
“I feel like I’m an optimistic person in general.”
Asked if Porziņģis is showing progress on the court, he said, “I have no idea.” pic.twitter.com/Ui5n5GcYBD – 12:26 PM
Joe Mazzulla was asked if he’s optimistic that Kristaps Porziņģis can return in the Conference Finals:
“I feel like I’m an optimistic person in general.”
Asked if Porziņģis is showing progress on the court, he said, “I have no idea.” pic.twitter.com/Ui5n5GcYBD – 12:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Joe Mazzulla on whether he’s optimistic on a Porzingis return this series: “I’m a optimistic person in general.” – 12:25 PM
Joe Mazzulla on whether he’s optimistic on a Porzingis return this series: “I’m a optimistic person in general.” – 12:25 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Joe Mazzulla on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s working hard every single day.” Says you can’t underestimate how hard he works to get back on the court. Also in good spirits – 12:25 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Kristaps Porzingis: “He’s working hard every single day.” Says you can’t underestimate how hard he works to get back on the court. Also in good spirits – 12:25 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Kristaps Porzingis getting some work in on the exercise bike pic.twitter.com/YI8dXhM36I – 12:22 PM
Kristaps Porzingis getting some work in on the exercise bike pic.twitter.com/YI8dXhM36I – 12:22 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis going hard on the stationary bike at Celtics practice. Porziņģis is hoping to return later in the ECF. pic.twitter.com/evttMcN9xZ – 12:21 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis going hard on the stationary bike at Celtics practice. Porziņģis is hoping to return later in the ECF. pic.twitter.com/evttMcN9xZ – 12:21 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics practice just opened up here in Brighton. Kristaps Porzingis is currently going through a bike workout above the court. – 12:21 PM
Celtics practice just opened up here in Brighton. Kristaps Porzingis is currently going through a bike workout above the court. – 12:21 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Kristaps Porzingis on the exercise bike above the court as Celtics practice opens to reporters. pic.twitter.com/yWE3hrU2j3 – 12:20 PM
Kristaps Porzingis on the exercise bike above the court as Celtics practice opens to reporters. pic.twitter.com/yWE3hrU2j3 – 12:20 PM
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Executive’s outlook: Celtics in five. The Celtics are in a weird spot, where they just steamrolled two teams 4-1 and 4-1 in the playoffs, and people are like, “What’s wrong with the Celtics?” And they did it without one of their best players. Yes, they do rely a lot on jump shooting. But they’ve got like six dudes that can do it, and they just have one more player (than the Pacers), it feels like. Even with Kristaps out, they always have one more player that Indiana’s not going to be able to account for. -via New York Times / May 21, 2024
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers. Scout’s outlook: The addition of Siakam is huge for the Pacers, obviously. It gives them a true go-to guy. I wasn’t sure how he would be integrated, but he’s fit in quite well. I love the way they play. They share the ball. It all starts with Haliburton. They move it. It’s not an accident that they’re the highest-scoring team, because they play team basketball and they’ve got a lot of guys who can shoot it. I think their bench is better than Boston’s bench. I would take (Obi) Toppin, (T.J.) McConnell, (Ben) Sheppard and (Isaiah) Jackson over (Sam) Hauser, (Payton) Pritchard and (Luke) Kornet. … The absence of Porziņģis is going to be a factor since he’ll miss the first two games, and I think that gives the Pacers an advantage. I mean, who would you rather have, (Myles) Turner or (Al) Horford? Right now, I think you’d rather have Turner. -via New York Times / May 21, 2024
Coach’s outlook: I think with Kristaps out, the series will probably do the same thing that Boston did against Cleveland. Indiana sneaks one of those first two and then Boston locks in and takes care of business and goes 4-1 in the series. Indiana is going to have to shoot the s— out of the ball like they did (Sunday). They’re not going to stop Boston. They’re going to have to outscore them. And I think it’s a tough order when you’ve got Jrue Holiday on Indiana’s best player. They’re going to make Tyrese’s life tough and try to force him left everywhere. They can put size on him. Jaylen Brown can guard him. It’s just can those other guys make shots when he sprays it out and gets off of it? -via New York Times / May 21, 2024