Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of Eastern Conference finals due to calf strain
- Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals due to a calf strain.
- Boston Celtics are hopeful that Porzingis will make a return at some point during the series.
- The big man's absence could impact the Celtics' performance in the upcoming games.
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is injured and will miss the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals. There is hope he might play later in the series. Porzingis got hurt in Game 5 against the Heat. The Celtics won the second round without him. Al Horford played well in his place. The Celtics want Porzingis back because he is a key player. He did well in the regular season, scoring 20 points and getting 7.2 rebounds per game. Porzingis might come back during the Eastern Conference Finals. He is working hard to return to the court. The Celtics are waiting to see if they will play the Knicks or the Pacers next. The Knicks are leading the series 3-2. Porzingis got injured in April during the first round against the Heat. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers easily without him. Al Horford played great and helped the team win by a big margin in Game 5.