Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred during Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Porzingis' availability for Game 3 of the Finals is uncertain due to the injury, leaving his status as questionable.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of Boston's 105-98 victory in Game 2, putting Porzingis' participation in the remainder of the series in doubt.
Porzingis expressed his determination to play despite the injury, stating that he will do everything he can to be on the court for Game 3.
The injury involves a tear in the tissue that holds tendons in place, a condition that Celtics' medical staff will evaluate to determine Porzingis' ability to play safely.
The Celtics clarified that Porzingis' current injury is unrelated to the right calf strain that sidelined him for 10 consecutive playoff games before his return for the NBA Finals.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla described Porzingis' injury as serious and emphasized the team's commitment to prioritizing his health and safety.
The Celtics announced that Porzingis is considered day-to-day, indicating that his availability will depend on his recovery and readiness to play.