Kristaps Porzingis injury: How Boston Celtics adjust if he misses rest of NBA Finals

Published 2024-06-11
Kristaps Porzingis suffered a rare foot injury that's been described as a "reverse Curt Schilling," and he's questionable for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. It's possible he can play, but it's possible he'll miss time, even the rest of the Finals. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm break down the injury and what Boston's options are if Porzingis misses time. Will it be Luke Kornet? Will Oshae Brissett or Xavier Tillman get a shot? Or will Jayson Tatum have to play the five?

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All Comments (21)
  • @Shootafam02124
    Also, congrats on being #8 podcast. Will be #1 in no time.
  • @Shootafam02124
    Sucks that he’s hurt. Still Celtics in 4. Tatum is due for a big game. Luka is hurt and he’s getting tired at the end of games. Kyrie can’t go off against this team. Get ready to celebrate on Friday yall.
  • @edgarsnake2857
    This is why Porzingas was available to begin with. He's injury prone. But he is a joy to watch when he's healthy.
  • @HayastAnFedayi
    I don’t know why but I feel like this is gamesmanship, especially with how people have been saying they saw him and he was walking fine, either way though all we need to do is win 2 out of the next 5 games, if this was game 1 it would be different but give ourselves a 2-0 head start was huuuuuuuuuge! If it is gamesmanship it would a nice “we can play that game as well” back at Kidd and the Mavs after his JB-Tatum comment on Saturday. Tatum is due C’s in 5☘️☘️☘️☘️!
  • @l0j0w0
    Tillman will show why Brad acquired him and earn his ring.
  • @MrDuncanquasar
    Glad the C's got those first 2 at home. If KP can't go, just got to get 2 more games.
  • @jzzft11
    How can that injury be day to day - it takes a day just to say it! Heal up KP we got this!
  • @ryanbrown4135
    Been looking in some mavs biased comment sections this injury has them giddy with excitement its crazy
  • @jnmc2498
    9:22 ”It’s a very rare injury” Well he is called the Unicorn for a reason 😉
  • @isaacseiler9386
    I need JT to pick up his shooting while maintaining his level of distribution and ability to clean the glass. Certainly would take a lot of pressure off KP and open up the floor even more. C’s in 5☘️☘️
  • @Paul_pp
    Horford has plenty of rest and wants the Title. If you have to play Kornet, Tillman, or Brissett then only do it for like 3 minute stretches. It doens't have to turn into long rotations. Quick subsitutions. I still think KP is going to give the Celtics 18ish minutes
  • @gottabedaryl
    We need to get 10-12 pts from PP and 6-8 pts from Hayward 2.0
  • Let's get it! Cs in 5. ☘ Thank you for the continued excellence in these pods, John and Tom!
  • @spl1x
    Absolutely sticking with Celts in 5.
  • @336BOSTON
    I said it before the series started, Boston can and will beat Dallas with or without KP. Heal up KP🫡We got this!☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
  • @NormDogWoof
    #8 Basketball podcast? Yoooooo, that's huge! Congrats, bro! Well deserved.
  • @KWAPT
    Boston's winning percentage through the playoffs thus far: With KP .762 without KP .857 I'm not too concerned. This is our year. I didn't believe that earlier in the season, but I'm convinced now. However I'm not in the "Celts in 4" crowd. Despite Kyrie's struggles & Puka's injury, it's very possible they could win one at home. Tomorrow is a huge game-obviously. If Boston wins, they're in complete control. However if Dallas wins, they regain a lot of confidence and know that a G4 win and it's a whole new series. Celts need to at the very least leave Dallas with a split. As far as KP's injuries go, with all the technology and top notch trainers/doctors (Boston has the best docs in the world) we have, noone can get him on a training regimen and or diet that will bulk him up a bit, add some muscle and make him generally stronger? I know it's not that simple but that's my wish in a perfect world. Thank you John & Tom! ☘🔒#IGCOGFY