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Kristaps Porzingis reportedly ‘expected to return’ to Celtics’ lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals

As the Celtics prepare for the start of the NBA Finals, it appears that one of the team’s most important players will be returning from injury at the perfect time.

Kristaps Porzingis, who has been out of Boston’s lineup since late April with a right soleus strain suffered in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Miami Heat, is reportedly ready to play when the NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Mavericks gets underway.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, Porzingis “has completed multiple scrimmages in recent days and is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs.