Boston Celtics Injury Update
Porzingis Expected to Miss Game 5
The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that Kristaps Porzingis will miss Game 5 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat due to a right calf injury.
Injury Details
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Porzingis is expected to miss a minimum of several games with the calf injury. He hobbled off the court in the second half of Game 4 with the injury.
Impact on Celtics
Porzingis' absence is a significant blow to the Celtics, who are up 2-1 in the series. The 7-foot-3 center is averaging 12.3 points and 9.3 rebounds in the playoffs this year.
Conclusion
The Celtics will need to adjust to life without Porzingis as they look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Miami.
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