After five weeks of frustration nursing a strained right calf, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis finally returned to action in the Celtics’ Game 1 win. In his first game back, Porzingis stunned everyone with his devastating play. However, before the Celtics secured another victory in Game 2, a scary moment raised concerns about Porzingis’ injury.
During the game, it appeared that Porzingis re-aggravated his calf while trying to grab the ball. He was later seen walking stiffly to the bench, where the training staff met with him. Dr. Evan Jeffries, a sports injury analyst, shared a clip of the incident.
Due to a right calf strain, Porzingis had been out since Game 4 of the Celtics’ first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. His return significantly boosted the Celtics, especially considering he had spent three years with the Mavericks before being traded in February 2022.
Joe Mazzulla and Kristaps Porzingis Reassure Fans After Injury Worries
Following the Boston Celtics’ Game 2 win, concerns arose about Kristaps Porzingis potentially reaggravating his right calf injury. However, both head coach Joe Mazzulla and Porzingis quickly dismissed these worries.
When asked about Porzingis’ condition in the post-game press conference, Mazzulla determinedly responded, “Zero. He’s good.”
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Mazzulla’s words indicated that the coach saw no reason for concern regarding Porzingis’ calf. Meanwhile, Porzingis echoed his coach’s sentiments, expressing confidence in his health.
“I feel good. Feeling good. I don’t think it’s anything serious. But we’ll look at it tomorrow and go from there. But all good,” he said.
In the Celtics’ Game 2 victory, Porzingis contributed 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Despite the brief scare, Mazzulla and Porzingis’ comments provided relief and confidence moving forward.
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