Porzingis recorded 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 123-98 victory over the Bulls.
The veteran big man continues to have trouble staying healthy -- it's been Porzingis' heel that's been bothering him of late, limiting him to 11 minutes in a Dec. 15 contest against the Wizards -- but when he's been on the court, he's been his usual productive self. He's scored at least 20 points in five of his last eight appearances, averaging 19.9 points, 7.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch.
Porzingis provided 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks over 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Bulls.
Porzingis made his usual impact on the boards and in the scoring column while also blocking a game-high three shots, but it wasn't his best night shooting the ball. The All-Star big man is now averaging an efficient 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game through eight appearances so far this year. Perhaps Thursday's most important takeaway is that Porzingis played a season-high 36 minutes, which is an encouraging sign for the Celtics and fantasy managers as the center becomes further removed from offseason foot surgery this past summer.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will suit up Thursday
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Porzingis (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
The Celtics will receive a huge boost to their frontcourt for this game against Chicago since both Porzingis and Al Horford will be available. Porzingis has been limited to just seven appearances this season, but he's averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Thursday
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Porzingis (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
The questionable tag was expected after Porzingis participated in Wednesday's practice -- the Celtics want to see how his heel injury responds Thursday morning before a decision is made. Porzingis suffered the injury during Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards, but it was always believed to be a day-to-day issue.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Goes through practice
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Porzingis (heel) participated in Wednesday's practice, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Coach Joe Mazulla said Porzingis looked good and was moving around well, and that bodes well for his status against the Bulls on Thursday. The Celtics want to see how his body responds to the practice, so fantasy managers could expect a potential questionable tag on the upcoming injury report.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Leaves early with heel injury
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Porzingis didn't return to Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards after exiting in the second quarter with right heel pain.
Porzingis turned in 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes before leaving the contest. The Celtics didn't provide an update on Porzingis' status following the game, but it's worth noting that the big man's heel injury isn't an aggravation of the left foot/ankle that required offseason surgery and cost him the first 17 games of the season. For now, Porzingis can be viewed as day-to-day leading up to the Celtics' next game Thursday versus the Bulls.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable to return Sunday
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Porzingis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to right heel pain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis exited for the locker room during Sunday's contest and has been deemed questionable to return. If he is ultimately unable to return, Luke Kornet would likely see more minutes.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Solid all-around line in win
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Porzingis logged 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 win over Detroit.
It wasn't the most efficient night from downtown for Porzingis, but he filled the box score and nearly secured a double-double for a Celtics team that was without superstar Jayson Tatum (knee) on Thursday. In seven appearances with Tatum sidelined dating back to last season, Porzingis is now averaging 19.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 3.0 blocks and 2.4 three-pointers per game If Tatum remains unavailable for Sunday's contest against a Wizards club giving up the most points per game (123.8) in the league this year, Porzingis will likely experience an uptick in usage and handle a more pronounced role on offense for Boston once again.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Returns to action with 19/8 line
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Porzingis produced 19 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 loss to Memphis.
After resting on the front end of the back-to-back, Porzingis played for a few minutes and was sent to the locker room late in the second quarter, presumably due to his lingering leg injury. He returned in the second half and seemed unhindered. Porzingis is expected to sit frequently in back-to-back scenarios until he is fully healthy.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Returns for second half
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Porzingis (undisclosed) returned to the court for the second half of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Porzingis left the game in the final stages of the second quarter with a trainer following him, but it seems he wasn't dealing with anything severe. Expect the big man to handle his regular workload in the second half.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Exits game Saturday
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Porzingis headed to the locker room in the final seconds of the second quarter in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to an undisclosed injury, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis left the game in the final stages of the second quarter with a trainer following him, and it looked as if he was hobbling a bit. Porzingis is expected to be assessed during halftime to determine whether he'll be able to return to action in the second half. If he can't, then Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta would be in line to see more minutes off the bench.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Starting Saturday vs. Griz
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Porzingis, who missed Friday's contest due to left posterior tibialis tendon injury management, is in the Celtics' starting lineup for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Porzingis will return for the second leg of Boston's back-to-back Saturday, and he will be inserted into the starting five due to Al Horford (toe/rest) being sidelined. In his four games back since returning from offseason foot surgery, Porzingis has averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Off injury report
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Porzingis isn't listed on the team's injury report for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Porzingis took a seat for the first half of Boston's back-to-back Friday against the Bucks, and as expected, he'll be back in action Saturday. The big man should be in line for around 30 minutes given the absence of Al Horford (toe).
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out Friday
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Porzingis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks due to left posterior tibialis tendon injury management.
Porzingis will sit in the first leg of a back-to-back set, though he'll likely return for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies. Al Horford is expected to start at center and take on major minutes before resting Saturday to reopen a spot in the lineup for Porzingis. Since making his season debut Nov. 25, Porzingis is averaging 21.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per contest over four games.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Iffy against Milwaukee
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Porzingis is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to left posterior tibialis tendon injury management.
Porzingis could miss Friday's contest, as it is the first leg of a back-to-back. With Al Horford (toe) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could receive increased playing time against Milwaukee.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will start Wednesday
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Porzingis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Porzingis will return to the lineup Wednesday after a one-game absence, and the Celtics will go with a big frontcourt since Al Horford will also be in the starting unit. Porzingis has played three times this season and is averaging 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Not listed on injury report
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Porzingis (rest/knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Porzingis took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing a season-high 32 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over three appearances this season, Porzingis has averaged 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.7 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Will sit out Monday
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Porzingis won't play Monday against Miami due to left posterior tibiialis tendon injury management, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Porzingis will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance reasons. Fantasy managers can expect him back Wednesday against Detroit. With Al Horford (toe) also resting Monday, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet will likely cover most of the minutes at center.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Good to go Sunday
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Porzingis (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis will suit up while the club works him back to full playing form. The big man has started in each of his two regular-season appearances this year, during which he has averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 24.0 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Uncertain to play Sunday
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Porzingis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to knee injury management, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Porzingis recorded 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 138-129 victory over the Bulls, but it wouldn't be strange to see him get a day off. Sunday's contest will be the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics could choose to rest the big man either Sunday or Monday against the Heat. Porzingis has accounted for 37 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 48 minutes in his first two games of the season.
