The status of Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has officially been revealed ahead of NBA Finals Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis, who hasn't played since April 29 with a strained calf, is officially active for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.Porzingis, one of the best players on the Celtics, will provide a huge boost to Boston as they look to take Game 1 at home.
The Celtics were 43-14 with Porzingis in the lineup this regular season, but were even more dominant without him, going 21-4.Still, the Celtics need their star big man to match up with Dallas' bigs such as Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, so Porzingis is making his return at a perfect time.More news: NBA Finals Predictions for Boston Celtics vs Dallas MavericksOn Wednesday, at the NBA Finals media day, Porzingis gave an update on how he was feeling.
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