BetSided · May 29, 2024
NBA Finals MVP Odds Suggest Kristaps Porzingis Will Return for Celtics
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis. / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Boston Celtics star big man Kristaps Porzingis has not played since the first round against the Miami Heat due to a calf injury, but it appears he could return for the NBA Finals.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported that there is "optimism" that the versatile center will be able to play by Game 1 of the Finals, which would be a huge boost for Boston against Dallas or Minnesota.
“There’s definitely optimism, there are still some hurdles I’m told, that he has to clear before he can play in Game 1 of the Finals”@ShamsCharania with the latest on Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/X8mKeVdL4a