Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update: Latest on former All-Star's Game 4 status vs Pacers (May 27)
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has been the topic of several discussions related to the Eastern Conference finals. The big man was sidelined early in the postseason and has not made an appearance on the hardcourt for nine games straight since his exit.
Boston has established a stronghold in the conference finals without him and will most likely make it to the NBA finals. However, the return of Porzingis is highly anticipated among fans.
Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update ahead of Game 4 vs. Pacers
Kristaps Porzingis is ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics announced Sunday that the Latvian international will remain sidelined.
As per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Celtics big man could have made a return for Game 4 but the franchise thinks there is no need for it. According to a new report, now that the Celtics are 3-0 in the series, they will focus on their big man having a complete recovery before bringing him back on the court.
The Celtics have only one game to win before they punch their ticket to the NBA Finals. If they sweep the Pacers in Game 4, they will have an extended break to rest Porzingis, giving him more time to be ready for the most important series of the season.
What happened to Kristaps Porzingis?
Kristaps Porzingis has not played since suffering a calf strain injury in Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. On April 26 Apri, the 7-foot-2 Celtics star twisted his ankle and was seen walking uncomfortably for a few possessions.
However, soon that pain became unbearable and he signalled for substitution. Porzingis left the court limping, and it was revealed that he had strained his calf.
Kristaps Porzingis 2024 NBA Playoffs Stats
Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has averaged 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in the 2023-24 NBA Playoffs. He has featured in only four games and was forced to exit Game 4, which affected his averages.
He remains a key player for his team. The Celtics have an extra layer of protection under the rim with Porzingis.
On the offense, Kristaps is great from the 3-point line that helps his team build leads or close leads in crucial situations. After Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he is arguably Boston's third-best player.
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Game 4?
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Pacers and Celtics will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN and ESPN 2.
The audio-only broadcast of the same will be available on 93.5 and 107.5 The Fan.