Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis limps off court injured as NBA fans 'pray for a quick recovery' | D0REE0T | 2024-04-30 02:08:01
BOSTON Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been forced to leave their First Round game against the Miami Heat.
The 7-foot-2 Latvian star left the game shortly before the break after appearing to injure his lower right leg.
With the Celtics up 47-31, Porzingis was on the attack when he appeared to roll his ankle on a non-contact play.
Determined not to leave the court, he limped onward, briefly continuing to play before suddenly pulling up.
Porzingis quickly waved to the bench before making his way off the court to the locker room.
He was subsequently listed as doubtful to return by the Celtics with calf tightness.
A subsequent report claimed that he is set to "undergo imaging on Tuesday," adding that he doesn't seem to have suffered an injury to his Achilles, as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Fans were quick to weigh in with comments of support for the former All-Star on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"So sorry for Kristaps. Pray for a quick recovery," one said.
"Encouraging to hear Kristaps' Achilles is looking okay! Fingers crossed for a full and speedy recovery soon," replied a second.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> The Celtics wound up entering the break up 53-36.
In 13 minutes on the court, Porzingis racked up seven points and three rebounds.
Traded to Boston by the Washington Wizards in June 2023, Porzingis has enjoyed a productive first season with the Celtics.
In 57 regular season appearances, he averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, two assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.
Porzingis racked up seven points and three rebounds before leaving Mondays game[/caption]
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During Boston's first three games of the postseason he has managed an average of 14 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and two blocks as they took a 2-1 lead entering Monday night.
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