BREAKING: Kristaps Porzingis' Injury Status In Celtics-Heat Game
UPDATE: Kristaps Porzingis spoke about his ankle after the game (h/t Celtics on NBC Sports Boston).
UPDATE: The Celtics have announced that Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful to return.
Via The Celtics: "#NEBHInjuryReport update at Miami:
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - DOUBTFUL TO RETURN"
On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics are facing off against the Miami Heat in Florida.
During the second half, 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis got injured and went to the locker room.
Porzingis has 19 points, four rebounds and one assist while shooting 6/9 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time.
Via Underdog NBA: "Status alert: Kristaps Porzingis helped to locker room Thursday."
Porzingis is in his first season with Boston and has helped the team get off to an incredible start.
He came into the evening with averages of 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 blocks per contest while shooting 52.5% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range in 32 games.
The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 34-10 record in their first 44 games.
In addition, they are in the middle of a two-game winning streak and are 7-3 over their last ten games.
Following Miami, the Celtics will return home to host Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday in Boston.
On the road, they are 14-9 in 23 games, while they are 20-1 in 21 games at home.
As for the Heat, they are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 24-20 record in 44 games.
