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USA Today via Reuters

Boston Celtics couldn’t live up to their NBA Cup dream after a 122-112 loss to Indiana Pacers on Monday. The team is now going to face the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Friday. Kristaps Porzingis couldn’t participate in the last four matches of the Celtics, and fans are eagerly waiting for him to return.

Porzingis suffered a left calf strain and it hugely cost the Celtics in the In-Season tournament. His injury on November 24 against Orlando Magic made him leave the match midway. As the star is recovering now, his presence in the lineup will certainly strengthen the Green.

Will Kristaps Porzingis play against the Knicks?

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Porzingis has been working hard to get back on the court, and there is some good news for Celtics fans. In the latest injury report, he has been listed as ‘probable ‘ for the matchup against New York on Friday. On Wednesday, Porzingis shared that he was recovering and feeling better. He revealed, “Calf is good. I got a good session in, up and down, went through the full practice, and feeling good.”


When he was asked if he would be playing in the Friday game, he expressed hope but said that he hadn’t talked to the medical team as yet. Porzingis said, “I believe so. I believe so. I haven’t talked to the medical staff yet, but I think *that) after what I did today, (I) should be good to go.” The inclusion of Porzingis in the side will mean the Celtics getting their backbone back, upon whom they rely so much.

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Kriataps Porzingis has become the foundation for the Boston Celtics

In his first season for the Celtics, Porzingis has an average of 18.9, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. Kristaps’ shooting from the field statistics stand at 54.7. Leading the Boston battles from the front, he has started for the Celtics in all 15 games this year he played for the side. After all, he said in the past how much he has been enjoying playing basketball at the Boston.

His inclusion would mean the Celtics improving their 15-5 record in the season. They stand on the top of the table followed by Milwaukee Bucks with 15-7 and Orlando Magic with 14-7.

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