Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable with illness
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Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
After sitting out Sunday's game against the Wizards, Porzingis remains in jeopardy of missing another contest against New York. With Al Horford (toe) already ruled out ahead of Wednesday's back-to-back game against Orlando, the Celtics could turn to Luke Kornet for a spot start down low. Kornet has averaged 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.7 minutes through 14 games as a starter this season.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play Sunday
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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report and will miss his second outing in April due to a non-COVID illness. HIs next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Knicks. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Porzingis being sidelined.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Cleared to play vs. Washington
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Porzingis (nose) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Porzingis took an elbow to the face during Friday's game against the Suns, which resulted in him missing the rest of the game. However, he'll be ready to return to the floor on Sunday against the Wizards. The veteran big man is averaging 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and a career-high 40.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Leaves early with nasal injury
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Porzingis didn't return to Friday's 123-103 win over the Suns after suffering a nasal laceration in the fourth quarter.
Porzingis exited to the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter and required stitches after taking an elbow to the nose from an opposing player. He finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes. The Celtics labeled the center as questionable to return after he returned to the bench after getting stitched back up, but he didn't check back into the game while the Celtics held a comfortable lead. He'll have another day to heal up before Boston returns to action Sunday against Washington.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Iffy to return Friday
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Porzingis received stitches after suffering a nasal laceration during Friday's game against the Suns and is considered questionable to return, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
With just a few minutes remaining in the game and the Celtics holding down a comfortable lead, Porzingis' night is most likely over. He produced 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes before checking out of the contest with 11:32 remaining in the fourth quarter after taking a blow to the face.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Makes locker-room visit
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Porzingis headed to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Suns, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
Porzingis caught an elbow to the face from an opposing player and left for the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter. He'll likely be evaluated for a concussion as well as any structural damage to his face before the Celtics determine whether he's able to return.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Set to play Friday
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Porzingis (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Suns, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Porzingis will return to action Friday after missing Boston's previous contest due to an illness. Porzingis should reclaim his starting spot from Luke Kornet against Phoenix.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Sitting Wednesday
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Porzingis has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to return-from-illness reconditioning, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Porzingis played in seven of the Celtics' last eight games after returning from an extended absence due to a viral infection, and he averaged 21.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest over that span. He'll take a seat Wednesday as he continues to work on his conditioning, but he should be available to play against the Suns on Friday. With Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) both out, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should see the bulk of the big man minutes against Miami. However, Xavier Tillman could see some time in the rotation after starting Monday against the Grizzlies.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Wednesday
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Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami due to return-from-illness reconditioning, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The superstar big man recently faced an extended absence with a viral illness, and the Celtics continue to monitor his workload ahead of the playoffs. Al Horford (toe) is doubtful to play Wednesday, therefore Luke Kornet (illness), who is set to return against the Heat, could be needed to make a spot start down low if Boston holds Porzingis out.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Scores 19 in win
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Porzingis totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists in Monday's 117-103 win over the Grizzlies.
Porzingis was productive Monday, knocking down three three-pointers to help lead the Celtics to a double-digit victory. The one-time All-Star missed eight straight games from the end of February to the middle of March due to a lingering illness, but he has found his groove since returning. Playing in seven of the team's last eight contests, Porzingis is averaging 21.1 points and 7.7 rebounds on 54.6 percent shooting.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Not listed on injury report
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Porzingis (illness) isn't listed on Boston's injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's win in Portland due to an illness. After missing eight straight games to start March, Porzingis appeared in three consecutive contests before his absence Sunday and looked sharp, averaging 25.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.7 minutes while starting in each.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play Sunday
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Porzingis (illness) won't play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Porzingis will take a seat for the first half of a back-to-back set due to an illness and should be considered questionable for Monday. After missing eight straight games to start March, Porzingis appeared in three consecutive contests and looked sharp, averaging 25.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.7 minutes while starting in each. In his absence, Luke Kornet is a candidate for increased playing time against Portland.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Records 27/10 double-double in win
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Porzingis chipped in 27 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 121-99 win over Utah.
Porzingis racked up his best scoring total yet since returning from an eight-game absence. He's on the precipice of starting another double-double streak after his second consecutive game hitting the milestone, and if Jaylen Brown's (knee) keeps him our for more games, Boston's superstar center will be in line to absorb some of the missing production.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Scores efficiently in return
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Porzingis (illness) recorded 24 points (9-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and one block across 32 minutes Saturday in the Celtics' 115-113 win over the Nets.
Though he didn't offer much of a multi-category impact Saturday, Porzingis' efficient scoring performance was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after he had missed Boston's last eight games with a non-COVID-related illness. Though Porzingis was expected to be on a playing-time restriction Saturday, he ended up exceeding his season-long average of 28.9 minutes per game. Porzingis will now get two days to rest up and recover before the Celtics return to action with a rematch with the Nets in Boston on Tuesday.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will be limited Saturday
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Porzingis (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Nets but will operate on a minutes restriction, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis missed Boston's last eight games due to a non-COVID-related illness, but he'll be able to take the court Saturday, albeit with a restriction in place. The Celtics will be without Al Horford (toe), and with Porzingis likely to be held under 30 minutes, both Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could be headed for extended playing time in the frontcourt.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Likely to return Saturday
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Porzingis (illness) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Nets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Porzingis is expected to return to action Saturday after missing Boston's previous eight contests due to an illness. With Al Horford (toe) deemed doubtful, Porzingis should reclaim his starting center spot if he's upgraded to available.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play against Miami
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Porzingis (illness) is out for Friday's game versus the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official sitereports.
Porzingis will miss his eighth straight contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness. Al Horford and Luke Kornet should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Present for shootaround Friday
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Porzingis (illness), who is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Miami, participated in Friday's shootaround, Noa Dalzell of SBNation.com reports.
Porzingis has missed the club's last seven outings due to a lingering illness, though his participation in shootaround bodes well for his availability. If the big man is unable to suit up, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet are candidates for an uptick in playing time behind Al Horford (toe), who is probable to suit up. Over his last five appearances, Porzingis has averaged 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals across 30.8 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable to play Friday
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Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's contest against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Porzingis is in danger of missing his eighth consecutive game due to illness, which would also be his 35th absence overall this season, but him remaining questionable instead of being ruled out immediately is an encouraging sign that he may return soon. However, if Porzingis can't go Friday, expect Al Horford, who is probable to play with a toe injury, to remain in the starting lineup, while Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta fill in the remaining minutes as the team's big men.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out Wednesday vs. OKC
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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Porzingis was initially listed as questionable and participated in Wednesday's shootaround. However, the viral illness that has kept him from playing since Feb. 26 will once again relegated him to the sideline. Al Horford (toe), Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will continue to serve as Boston's primary big men while Porzingis is out of action.
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