It has already been reported that “Celtics” won the third victory in the series against Miami “Heat” on Tuesday, April 30. Unfortunately, the Celts were without Kristaps Porzingis in this match, who suffered a leg injury at the end of the first half.
It is reported that Porzingis is suffering from a calf muscle strain in his right leg. He also twisted his ankle prior to this injury. It is not yet known how serious Porzingis’ injury is.
“I wish him the best. It’s not nice to see something like that. He works very hard and is one of the best basketball players. I told him that he can safely undergo the necessary procedures because we will be there for him,” Derrick White said at the postgame press conference.
Luke Cornett, Porzingis’ direct replacement, the “Celtics” locker room was very quiet during the break between the first and second half.
“We already knew he was injured. Unpleasant, but everyone was ready to do what was necessary to win. About [Porziņģa traumu] let’s worry later. At that moment it was necessary to focus on the game. Of course, he’s a very important part of our lineup, but our identity is to find ways to win even when someone is injured,” Cornett said.
“Celtics” veteran Al Horford did not hide his concern about his colleague’s injury in a conversation with the media.
“I’m worried. The way he went… It worries me. He’s in good spirits, but we don’t know how serious this injury is. Hopefully it’s nothing serious,” Horford said, adding that he called on Cornett at halftime. and Xavier Tillman to be ready to go into the game.
“Celtics” will play the next match of the series on the night of May 2nd. The game in Boston will start at 2.30 Latvian time.
