Kristaps Porzingis is confirmed to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, having been upgraded from probable after missing the second half of Game 1 due to illness. Despite struggling with just four rebounds, an assist, and no points in 13 minutes in Game 1, he will provide the Celtics with a much-needed boost. However, reserve player Sam Hauser wonât be playing due to an ankle sprain suffered in the series opener. Coach Joe Mazzulla mentioned Porzingis is still facing effects from an earlier illness that had previously sidelined him for several games.
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is set to play in Game 2 against the New York Knicks after recovering from an illness that affected him previously.
Head Coach Joe Mazzulla noted that Porzingis is still dealing with lingering effects from the illness he experienced earlier this season.
Porzingis was not able to contribute significantly in Game 1, going 0-for-4 in his first half performance before being sidelined.
The Celtics will also be without Sam Hauser after he sprained his ankle during the series opener against the Knicks.
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