BOSTON — Not solely is Boston Celtics heart Kristaps Porziņģis obtainable to play Recreation 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday evening, however his coach stated to “count on to see him” on the ground.
Porziņģis hasn’t performed since struggling a connective tissue tear and ligament displacement close to his left ankle in Recreation 2. He was activated for Recreation 4 for “very particular” conditions however didn’t play. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stated Monday that Porziņģis is farther alongside in his restoration than he was earlier than Recreation 4.
Porziņģis, who’s averaging 12.5 factors and 5.0 rebounds off the bench within the finals, missed 10 video games earlier within the playoffs attributable to a proper calf damage. Boston is 10-2 with out him, nevertheless it sounds just like the Celtics may have him for no less than restricted motion with an opportunity to win their NBA-record 18th title.
Boston leads this sequence, 3-1, and Recreation 5 is at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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