Kristaps Porzingis’ impressive performance in the 2024 NBA Finals came to a brief halt.
While Boston counted on Porzingis’ efforts to take a 2-0 series lead, the 7-2 forward was ruled out of Game 3 after suffering a “freak” injury during the second half of the Bostons’ victory. Celtics in Game 2.
Despite missing Game 3, Boston took care of business to build a 3-0 lead. Porzingis has not yet been ruled out for other games in the series.
Here’s the latest on the former All-Star’s status as Boston looks to get two more wins to capture an NBA title.
What is Kristaps Porzingis’ injury?
Porzingis’ injury is a torn medial retinaculum that allows for dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon, according to the Celtics.
As medical expert Dr. Michael S. George explained to The Jugo Mobile, the affected area of Porzingis’ left ankle and leg affects his ability to run and jump.
According to the Celtics, Porzingis suffered the injury with less than three minutes left in the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. He remained in the game and played through the injury before undergoing further testing between games.
Porzingis averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks and played 21.9 minutes per game off the bench in the Finals.
How long will Kristaps Porzingis be out?
Porzingis “improved” [Wednesday] to [Thursday] and is fighting hard to play the fourth game,” head coach Joe Mazzulla told the media on Thursday. Before the fourth game, Mazzulla confirmed Porzingis would be available for “short snaps” as Boston looks to close out the series.
Porzingis was ruled out for Game 3 after undergoing tests to determine whether he could play or not. Mazzulla added that Boston’s medical team decided Porzingis wasn’t good enough to play.
“There’s real concern about Kristaps Porzingis’ ability to return in this series,” ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said before Game 3. “They’re going to monitor him day-to-day here, but there’s certainly real concern about Porzingis’ ability to return.” go back”. come back in these Finals.”
NBA Finals 2024 Schedule
Games 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks: Boston leads the series 3-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| June 6th | Celts 107Mavericks 89 | — | — |
| June 9 | Celts 105Mavericks 98 | — | — |
| June 12 | Celts 106Mavericks 99 | — | — |
| June 14th | Game 4 | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | 5* game | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 20th | Game 6* | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
Kristaps Porzingis Stats 2024 NBA Playoffs
- 6 games (4 as a starter)
- 24.8 minutes per game
- 13.5 points per game
- 5.0 rebounds per game
- 1.3 assists per game
- 1.8 blocks per game
- 0.8 steals per game
- 46.4 percent field goals
- 37.0 percent three-point shooting
- 95.0 percent free throws