Kristaps Porzingis Gets Crucial Update For Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks

Jun 5, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports | Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to the Boston Celtics’ rotation for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Per Shams Charania, Porzingis will be coming off the bench for the Celtics. 

The 28-year old center missed the Celtics’ last ten games due to a strained left calf. The injury took place during Game 4 of Boston’s opening-round series against the Miami Heat. 

Head coach Joe Mazzulla expressed that Porzingis will not have a minutes restriction. This season, Porzingis averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds over 29.6 minutes per game. 

The Celtics open their championship series with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. Porzingis was a member of the Mavericks from 2019 to 2022.