Boston Celtics Player Ruled Out For Game 1 Against Cavs

The Boston Celtics will remain without Kristaps Porzingis for Game 1.

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics are set to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff matchup. However, the Celtics will be missing one of their key players, Kristaps Porzingis, who has been sidelined. This will mark his second consecutive absence, following his non-participation in Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Porzingis, a 2018 NBA All-Star, is in his debut season with Boston and has been averaging 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game, with shooting percentages of 51.6% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc across 57 games.

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On Monday, head coach Joe Mazzulla spoke about Porzingis with the media ;

Mazzulla noted, “He appeared to be moving with improved ease. What’s remarkable about K.P. is his dedication. Every day, rain or shine, he commits himself to the necessary work to stay prepared, whether on the court or during recovery from injury. I observed some improvement in his mobility, but I have full confidence in his relentless work ethic and his commitment to returning swiftly.”

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The Celtics clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with an impressive 64-18 record. They advanced to the second round after defeating the Heat in a five-game series. Notably, in the previous season, the Celtics fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals.