The Boston Celtics didn’t have Kristaps Porzingis within the second half of their Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Backyard.
The veteran middle appeared to tweak his left ankle early within the first quarter. Porzingis was limping a bit within the instant aftermath however remained within the sport. He ended up taking part in 13 minutes within the first half.
The Celtics introduced throughout halftime that Porzingis was uncertain to return due to left ankle soreness. He by no means returned. Porzingis completed with 9 factors, three assists and two rebounds. Luke Kornet began at middle to start the second half.
The Celtics in the end misplaced 118-114 as their late fourth quarter comeback try fell just a bit brief.
Here is a have a look at the play the place Porzingis harm his ankle:
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla did not have a lot of an replace on Porzingis after the sport, telling reporters in his press convention, “He bought re-evaluated at halftime, I haven’t heard something but.”
The Athletic’s Jay King observed that Porzingis seemed to be strolling OK when leaving the Celtics locker room.
Kristaps Porzingis simply left the Celtics locker room with none brace seen on his ankle. shifting OK whereas strolling out.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) December 26, 2024
Porzingis made his season debut on Nov. 25 and has performed in 11 video games. The 7-foot-2 middle left a Dec. 15 win against the Washington Wizards early due to proper heel ache, however he performed within the Celtics’ subsequent sport 4 days later.
The Celtics’ subsequent two video games are in opposition to the Indiana Pacers on Friday and Sunday at TD Backyard.
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