Late in the second quarter of the Boston Celtics’ 102-88 win over the Miami Heat on Monday night, Celtics fans witnessed something they’ve dreaded all season long: Kristaps Porzingis limping to the sidelines. After a Celtics offensive possession, the 28-year old center appeared to roll his ankle as he turned back up the court, eventually signaling to the sidelines a few possessions later that he needed to exit the game. He departed, and was labeled doubtful to return due to what the team deemed “right calf tightness.”
After the game, Porzingis was seen exiting the visitor’s locker room in a walking boot.