Kristaps Porzingis Stats
- Height / Weight
- 86 / 240 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/2/1995 (28)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Career Stats
Kristaps Porzingis Last 10 Games
Kristaps Porzingis News
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss several games due to a right soleus strain. With likely an extended absence for Porzingis, 37-year-old veteran center Al Horford should move into the Celtics starting lineup. Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman will also see more minutes coming off the bench in Game 5 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. The veteran suffered what the team called right calf tightness before the end of the first half, so he'd finish the night with seven points in 14 minutes. Fortunately, medical personnel don't suspect an Achilles injury. However, the ailment could be enough to keep Porzingis off the floor for Game 5, although it's still too early to speculate. But if he can't go, Al Horford should slide into the starting lineup, with Luke Kornet getting minutes behind him from off the bench.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is doubtful to return to Monday's playoff matchup with the Heat. Porzingis was having another rough shooting performance, going 1-for-5 from the field. But even worse, he injured his right calf before the end of the first half. The C's have Game 4 under control, so there's no urgency to bring Porzingis back to the floor. However, the real question now is if he'll be healthy enough to suit up for Game 5. If he can't, Al Horford will likely take over at the five, with Luke Kornet coming in for relief.
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis had trouble getting anything going in Wednesday's loss to the Heat. The veteran scored just six points, the fewest of anyone in the starting lineup, going 1-for-9 from the field while missing all four tries from deep. Fortunately, he added eight boards, three steals, and two blocks, so his evening wasn't a total flop for DFS managers. With that in mind, Porzingis averaged 20.3 points against the Heat during the regular season, meaning he could easily turn things around on Saturday night.
Boston Celtics Depth Chart
*Starters marked in blue
PG | Jrue Holiday |
Payton Pritchard |
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JD Davison |
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SG | Derrick White |
Svi Mykhailiuk |
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Jaden Springer |
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SF | Jaylen Brown |
Sam Hauser |
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Jordan Walsh |
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PF | Jayson Tatum |
Al Horford |
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Oshae Brissett |
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Drew Peterson |
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C | Luke Kornet |
Xavier Tillman Sr. |
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Kristaps Porzingis |
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Neemias Queta |