Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals

Kristaps Porzingis plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the Celtics on Thursday. He is excited to be in the Finals for the first time. Porzingis has been out with a calf injury since April 29. The Celtics will have him back for the Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Porzingis has been working hard to recover from his calf strain. He has been practicing and feels better every day. The Celtics did well without him, winning 9 out of 10 games. With Porzingis back, Al Horford will go back to the bench. It's not clear if Porzingis is fully recovered, but he intends to play on Thursday. He may have some rust to shake off after missing more than a month. His return is crucial for the Celtics as they aim to win the championship. Porzingis is thrilled to be in the NBA Finals and is looking forward to the excitement.