Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will miss multiple games
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Coach Joe Mazzulla said Sunday that Porzingis (calf) will be re-evaluated "after a week or so," Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
Porzingis left Friday's 113-96 loss to the Magic and was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks after undergoing an MRI. The injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, but the sharpshooting big man will miss at least a few games. Mazzulla's one-week timeline would put Porzingis on track to return for the Knockout Rounds of the In-Season Tournament, which starts Dec. 4. In Porzingis' absence, Al Horford will presumably slide into the starting lineup, but Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet are also candidates for increased bench roles.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out against Atlanta
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Porzingis (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The severity of Porzingis' calf injury is still uncertain, but he will be kept out of Sunday's contest. Al Horford will likely enter the starting lineup in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will undergo MRI on Saturday
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Porzingis told reporters following Friday's 113-96 loss to the Magic that he will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his left calf injury, but he doesn't think it's a long-term issue, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Porzingis said he felt a tweak in his calf running up the floor in the third quarter, and the Celtics opted to be cautious, shutting him down for the remainder of the game. He finished the contest with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes. If Porzingis is sidelined for a few games, Al Horford would presumably be the primary beneficiary, while Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet could get additional minutes off the bench.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will not return
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Porzingis will not return to Friday's matchup with the Magic due to left calf tightness, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Porzingis went to the locker room early in the third quarter, and the Celtics will opt to err on the side of caution. The big man produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes before exiting the contest. It remains to be seen what his status will be for Sunday's contest with the Hawks.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Solid production in win
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Porzingis supplied 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 win over the Bucks.
Porzingis finished with at least 20 points and five rebounds for the eighth time this season. He's off to a solid start with his new squad, averaging 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game. Porzingis is shooting a career-high 55.3 percent from the field despite a 32.9 percent mark from deep.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Drops 26 points
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Porzingis provided 26 points (9-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-100 win over Memphis.
Porzingis led the team in scoring and put on another terrific defensive display as the Celtics picked up their fifth straight win. Over his last three games, Porzingis has a total of 10 blocks. He's also been red hot from the field, shooting 59.4 percent.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Hauls in 12 rebounds
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Porzingis provided 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 108-105 victory over Toronto.
Porzingis missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a knee issue, but it was just a minor contusion and he seemed to be moving well Friday. He set season highs in both rebounds (12) and assists (5), helping the Celtics win their fourth straight game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Good to go Friday
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Porzingis (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Porzingis has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Boston's previous game with a right knee contusion. Porzingis will likely reclaim his starting spot from Al Horford.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Goes through shootaround
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Porzingis (knee) participated in the Celtics' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis and Jaylen Brown (illness) are both questionable for Friday's contest but appear to be trending in the right direction after missing Wednesday's win over Philadelphia. However, if they are sidelined again, expect Al Horford (toe) and Sam Hauser to see extended playing time versus Toronto.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Iffy versus Toronto
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Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Porzingis is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a right knee contusion. If Porzingis is ruled out, Al Horford (toe) will likely start at center again.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Officially ruled out
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Porzingis (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis will his miss his first contest of 2023-24 on Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right knee contusion. Al Horford will likely start in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Toronto.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Dealing with knee contusion
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Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to a right knee contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Porzingis is off to a solid start with his new squad, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.2 minutes per game, but he's in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday. If he's sidelined, Al Horford would presumably slide into the starting lineup, while Sam Hauser could see additional playing time off the bench.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Comes close to double-double
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Porzingis produced 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 victory over the Raptors.
Porzingis has adjusted to his new surroundings in Boston, and while he's operating as the third-best offensive option behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he's posted solid numbers across the board. The veteran big man hasn't been able to replicate his 30-point performance from the season opener, but he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five outings.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Top scorer in home loss
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Porzingis totaled 29 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 loss to the 76ers.
Porzingis led all players in Wednesday's game in scoring, his second-highest point total of the season. Porzingis has been dominant for the Celtics so far this season, tallying at least 15 points and five rebounds in six of his seven appearances.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will suit up Monday
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Porzingis (eye) will play Monday against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Despite battling a right eye sty, Porzingis will suit up for a sixth straight game to start the campaign. Over his first five appearances with Boston, the talented big man is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Dealing with eye injury
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Porzingis is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right eye sty.
Porzingis wasn't on the Celtics' initial injury report, so it appears his eye issue recently surfaced. Derrick White (personal) has already been ruled out, so Al Horford will likely draw another start. However, if Porzingis joins White on the sideline, it's unclear who the fifth starter would be, though Horford would certainly play most of his minutes at center in Porzingis' stead.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Still adjusting to new team
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Porzingis accumulated 13 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 victory over Indiana.
After a 30-point eruption in his first game with Boston to open the season, Porzingis has delivered three much more modest performances as he tries to find his role alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in the Celtics' offense. The 28-year-old big man is seeing career-low shot volume so far, but Porzingis is making up for it with career-best efficiency, shooting 55.8 percent from the floor, 45.0 percent from three-point range and even 90.0 percent from the free-throw line.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Clutch effort in win
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Porzingis closed with 30 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds and four blocks across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 108-104 win over the Knicks.
Porzingis looked fantastic in his season opener. Outside of reaching the 30-point mark and looking like the second go-to option on offense -- ahead of Jaylen Brown -- he also came through when needed, as he drained a clutch three-pointer late in the fourth quarter. HIs 30 points set a Celtics record for points in a Boston debut and his four blocks gave Boston a huge boost on defense. The Unicorn could battle with Brown to earn the role of second scoring option behind Jayson Tatum, and in that regard, Wednesday's outing was a step in the right direction.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Notches double-double in victory
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Porzingis finished with 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason win over Charlotte.
Porzingis led all players in Thursday's preseason finale in rebounds while finishing as one of seven Celtics players in double figures in scoring en route to a double-double showing. Porzingis tallied his first double-double of the preseason, rounding out preseason play with averages of 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 23.3 minutes over four contests.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Remains in starting lineup
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Porzingis will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Porzingis will start at center surrounded by Boston's full cast of key contributors Tuesday. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown flank him in the frontcourt.
