Kristaps Porzingis avoided a serious injury that left Celtics fans holding their breath. In Thursday’s 143-110 victory over the Miami Heat, Porzingis left mid-way through the third quarter with a sprained ankle. Hobbling off the court, Celtics personnel helped him to the locker room.
The injury originated on a contested shot against Heat center Bam Adebayo. Landing awkwardly on his foot, Porzingis immediately tended to his left ankle. Prior to the end of the game, Porzingis returned to the bench. Although he was ruled doubtful to return, The Unicorn finished with 19 points in 21 minutes.