{"id":1583115,"date":"2024-06-04T15:15:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T19:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1583115"},"modified":"2024-06-04T15:15:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T19:15:11","slug":"bostons-kristaps-porzingis-will-celtics-center-play-in-nba-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/bostons-kristaps-porzingis-will-celtics-center-play-in-nba-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston's Kristaps Porzingis: Will Celtics Center Play In NBA Finals?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been nursing a calf injury for over a month. Will Kristaps Porzingis play in the 2024 NBA Finals?<\/p>\n

Kristaps\u00a0Porzingis's Status For NBA Finals<\/h2>\n
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Boston\u2019s Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has completed multiple scrimmages in recent days and is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. Dallas on Thursday night barring setback, sources tell @TheAthletic<\/a> @Stadium<\/a>. Porzingis has been sidelined since April 29. pic.twitter.com\/3kdyvJQyqt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic<\/a>, Porzingis is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA<\/a> Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Porzingis has completed “multiple scrimmages” the past few days and should play barring a setback.<\/p>\n

Porzingis injured his calf in Game 4 of Boston's first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on April 29. The 7-footer has not played in a game since that night.<\/p>\n

Porzingis could be the key to bringing a title to Boston for the first time since 2008. Porzingis was fantastic this season, averaging 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 57 games.<\/p>\n

His ability to stretch the floor and defend the rim is critical for Boston's success. If Porzingis can't go, Dallas will hold a massive advantage at center with Dereck Lively and Daniel Gafford.<\/p>\n

NBA Finals 2024 Schedule<\/h2>\n

Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics will host Games 1, 2, 5*, and 7*, with the Mavericks or Timberwolves hosting Games 3, 4*, and 6*.<\/p>\n

NBA Finals 2024 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

All games will air on ABC.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Game<\/strong><\/th>\nMatchup<\/strong><\/th>\nDate\/Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 1<\/strong><\/td>\nMavericks vs. Celtics<\/td>\nThursday, June 6 \u2014 8:30 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 2<\/strong><\/td>\nMavericks vs. Celtics<\/td>\nSunday, June 9 \u2014 8 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 3<\/strong><\/td>\nCeltics vs. Mavericks<\/td>\nWednesday, June 12 \u2014 8:30 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 4<\/strong><\/td>\nCeltics vs. Mavericks<\/td>\nFriday, June 14 \u2014 8:30 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 5*<\/strong><\/td>\nMavericks vs. Celtics<\/td>\nMonday, June 17 \u2014\u00a0 8:30 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 6*<\/strong><\/td>\nCeltics vs. Mavericks<\/td>\nThursday, June 20 \u2014 8:30 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game 7*<\/strong><\/td>\nMavericks vs. Celtics<\/td>\nSunday, June 23 \u2014 8 p.m. ET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*If necessary<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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