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The harm bug has reared its ugly head once more for the Boston Celtics.
Celtics large man Kristaps Porzingis can be everyday after struggling a torn medial retinaculum, which allowed dislocation of the posterior tibialis, the franchise acknowledged in a press launch.
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Breaking: Kristaps Porzingis is day-to-day with a tendon dislocation in his left leg. Celtics say it’s a uncommon harm. pic.twitter.com/urgjV6ficb
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The Celtics are calling the harm “rare” and acknowledged that Porzinigs has consulted a number of specialists on his situation.
The harm occurred within the closing minutes of the third quarter of Game 2, forcing the massive man to not return.
A reporter requested Joe Mazzulla how doubtless it’s that Porzingis will play in Game 3.
“I have no idea,” Mazzulla mentioned.
Bad News in Boston
The harm blow could not have come on the worst time for the Celtics.
Boston at present holds a 2-0 lead in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks, who will host Game 3 on the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night time.
Porzingis, who simply labored his means again from a calf harm, missed nearly all of the Celtics’ playoff run, having returned in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. There, he erupted for 20 factors and three blocks to assist carry his Celtics previous the Mavericks within the opening Finals sport.
Luckily, the harm is unrelated to his calf; the harm that stored him out for 38 video games.
Porzingis mentioned after Saturday’s sport that he’s anticipating to play in Game 3 at Dallas.
But now, that’s up within the air.
Dallas can be trying to even the collection up now returning dwelling in opposition to Boston. Behind Luka Doncic, who’s coming off a monster Game 2 efficiency, something is feasible.
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