The Boston Celtics are set to face the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, with a chance to win their 18th championship. However, one of the key uncertainties heading into this matchup is the status of center Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis sustained a rare left leg injury during Game 2 against the Mavericks last Sunday and missed Game 3. As the team prepares for Game 4, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla provided an update on Porzingis’ condition, stating that he will test his leg before the game to determine if he is fit to play.
Mazzulla mentioned that Porzingis looked good during a walkthrough the day before and that the team will assess his condition closer to game time. The decision on whether Porzingis will take the court will ultimately be made by the medical team after considering his test results.
The Celtics have proven their ability to perform well without Porzingis, boasting a 10-1 record in games where he was absent during the playoffs. However, the team undeniably benefits from his presence, as evidenced by the substantial point differential in games where he played in
