There is new information about Kristaps Porzingis' potential availablity to begin the NBA Finals in a matchup against his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.
Porzingis has been sidelined due to a strained soleus since April 29 during the team's first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. There is optimism about Porzingis' potential availability to play Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but a timetable has yet to be revealed.
After Saturday's practice, Mazzulla described the team's overall activity level as it being a "moderate" day, but Porzingis managed to do "everything" the rest of the team did. More should be known on Sunday when Boston has a more intense practice. Porzingis was productive in the regular season, averaging 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 57 games. His averages declined in the limited postseason action he's had with Boston, averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.
With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to account for, along with plenty of athletic wings that like to attack closeouts, the Celtics would gladly take having Porzingis on the backline to protect the rim. It helps the on-ball defender get into the ball and try to take away off-the-dribble jump shots since they can have more help when turning that player downhill.
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