Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis said he plans to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday.
Porzingis addressed the media Tuesday for the first time since he left Game 4 of the opening-round series against Miami with a calf strain April 29.
“I’m feeling better each day,” he said. “It’s been a long process, I’m not going to lie. It’s been tough to sit out, obviously, but I’ve tried to stay as engaged as I can with the team, and be around the team, and do my work and be with the team.
“We’re here now and I’m feeling much better.