Celtics receive positive news on potential Porzingis return timetable

#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Miami:

Kristaps Porzingis (right soleus strain) - OUT

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2024

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (Right Soleus Strain) is out for Game 5 Wednesday night against the Miami Heat.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 30, 2024

Out of all the possible options this is one the better outcomes for the Celtics. Porzingis could return in as soon as three weeks according to some thought (Giannis has been out with the same issue for 3 weeks and has now been "upgraded" to "doubtful," hinting that his return is close.) though I wouldn't bet too much on that. The key is that there is now at least a realistic chance the Celtics would be back to full strength if they make the NBA Finals which begins five weeks from Thursday. The odds of the Celtics winning a title greatly increase with Porzingis on the floor than with him sidelined.

Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss a minimum of several games with the right soleus strain, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/9qW4iR04jO

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 30, 2024

Kristaps Porzingis #NBA

Suffers in acute right lower leg injury for the #Celtics

Initially here are the possibilities for what he is dealing with:

1. Gastrocnemius strain
2. Soleus strain
3. Plantaris tear
4. Achilles tear

These are in order of likelihood.

The initial… pic.twitter.com/iHrOoniR2B

— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) April 30, 2024