KRISTAPS PORZINGIS NEWS

Celtics injury report: Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Game 5 vs. Heat Kristaps Porzingis hurt his calf in the second quarter of Game 4 against the Heat.

APRIL 30 • MASSLIVE.COM

Won't play Game 5 Porzingis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Porzingis has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain, the same injury that's kept Giannis Antetokounmpo out since April 9. With Boston holding a 3-1 lead, Al Horford will likely slide into the starting lineup in Porzingis' absence for at least the remainder of the opening-round series.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics' Brad Stevens named NBA Basketball Executive of the Year | NBA.com Boston finished with the best record in the NBA after an offseason that brought in starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis.

APRIL 30 • NBA.COM

What the Celtics said about Kristaps Porzingis injury Several Celtics players were concerned about Kristaps Porzingis after Game 4.

APRIL 30 • MASSLIVE.COM

Brian Robb: Celtics prepared to withstand inevitable Kristaps Porzingis injury Kristaps Porzingis could miss extended time with a calf injury suffered in Game 4.

APRIL 30 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics veteran prepared big men after Kristaps Porzingis injury If Kristaps Porzingis misses any time, the Celtics will have to rely on their depth to step up in the playoffs.

APRIL 30 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kristaps Porzingis Has Uplifting Message for Celtics Fans After Game 4 Injury The Boston Celtics' star had a message for fans after suffering an injury in Game 4.

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Kristaps Porzingis could be latest NBA star to be sidelined during playoffs Injuries, unfortunately, are just as much as part of the NBA playoffs as great performances by All-Stars.

APRIL 30 • USATODAY.COM

Kristaps Porzingis Delivers Promising Message After Game 4 Injury Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis gave Celtics fans hope that he didn't sustain a serious injury in Game 4 against the Heat.

APRIL 30 • NESN.COM

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis leaves Game 4 victory with right calf tightness | NBA.com Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was injured making a dribble move late in the 1st half of Boston's win over Miami.

APRIL 30 • NBA.COM

Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis exits Game 4 with calf injury Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injured his right calf in the second quarter of Game 4 against the host Miami Heat on Monday and wa...

APRIL 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis exits Game 4 with calf injury Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injured his right calf in the second quarter of Game 4 against the host Miami Heat on Monday and wa...

APRIL 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Celtics top Heat 102-88 despite Kristaps Porzingis' injury to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead

Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-8...

APRIL 30

Kristaps Porzingis Exits Game 4 After Calf Injury Kristaps Porzingis was forced to exit Game 4 of the Boston Celtics’ playoff series against the Miami Heat. The Celtics listed Porzingis as d...

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Celtics Rumors: Kristaps Porzingis Avoids Worst Possible Outcome Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis limped off the court with a leg injury in Game 4, but it appears he avoided the worst possible outcome.

APRIL 30 • NESN.COM

Kristaps Porzingis doubtful to return to Game 4 for Celtics after injuring right calf - The Boston Globe Boston led, 47-31, with two and a half minutes left in the second quarter when Porzingis, after taking a pass outside the 3-point line from...

APRIL 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics' Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness

Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightness

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to return Porzingis is being considered doubtful to return to Monday's Game 5 against the Heat due to right calf tightness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The severity of Porzingis' injury is not yet known. Assuming he's held out the rest of the way Monday, the team should have more to share on the big man's status over the next day or so.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limps to locker room Porzingis walked to the locker room during the first half of Monday's Game 4 against the Heat with an apparent lower body injury, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican repor...

Impact Porzingis came up limping with a few minutes remaining in the second quarter, and he immediately called to the bench for a sub and walked gingerly to the locker room to be evaluated further. Al Horford and Luke Kornet would be in line for larger workloads in the frontcourt if Porzingis is unable to return.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat line Saturday Porzingis logged 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 104-84 victory over the Heat in Game 3 of...

Impact Porzingis was active on both ends of the court, and even though he cooled down after a strong start in which he scored Boston's first eight points, he still finished with a solid output despite playing just 27 minutes. The limit in playing time was probably related to the nature of the game since it was a blowout from the second quarter onwards, meaning Porzingis shouldn't have problems handling his regular workload in Game 4 on Monday. Porzingis has scored 18 points in two of his three appearances in the series.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

'Burned Inside': Kristaps Porzingis Bounces Back from 'Worst Game as a Celtic' Kristaps Porzingis followed up his worst performance with the Celtics with 18 points and impactful defense, including two blocks. He also gr...

APRIL 28 • SI.COM

Jayson Tatum makes bold declaration on Kristaps Porzingis' value Kristaps Porzingis had a solid bounce-back Game 3 after he was neutralized in the Game 2 loss.

APRIL 28 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics take 2-1 lead in series vs. Heat with wire-to-wire win in Miami

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their...

APRIL 28

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA's shift to allowing more contact runs afoul of Kristaps Porzingis's offensive approach - The Boston Globe Porzingis is well aware of the referees' non-calls as well as the importance of the Celtics not expecting friendly whistles. “I enjoy watchi...

APRIL 27 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM