Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks: Sources
The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals By Shams Charania, Alex Andrejev, Jared Weiss and Jay King Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, barring a setback, league sources said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Porziņģis said having a couple more days before Game 1 gives him “a bit more time to get better.” “I’m feeling better each day,” Porziņģis said. It’s been tough to sit out.” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said that the team will evaluate how Porziņģis responds each day “to what he’s doing from a physical standpoint.” “I think he’s on pace and he’s doing everything he can to get back,” Mazzulla said. — Jared Weiss, Celtics staff writer How Porziņģis matches up against the Mavericks With Porziņģis back, Boston won’t need to worry about whether Luke Kornet or Xavier Tillman can hold up against Finals competition.
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