With Kristaps Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics, who won 12-2 over the Eastern Conference in the first three rounds, will be even more formidable.
He verified this to WMTW Channel 8, an ABC affiliate in Maine.
“I feel wonderful. I’m feeling well. I’m improving, and we’ll be prepared to go.
On social media, Porzingis also let his followers know that they can expect to see him in the NBA Finals.
“We appreciate all of the support and sympathy shown throughout the season. I’ll be in queue again shortly. I’ll see you in the championship game and then in your own arena.” (From Latvian, translated)
With the Celtics, Porzingis had a season marred by injuries, appearing in just 57 games.
He has missed seven games this season due to left calf injury, so this wasn’t his first absence due to the problem. It has been observed that he has tape covering his left leg.
His other injuries ranged widely and included back problems, a sprained left ankle, problems with his right hamstring, problems with inflammation, and contusions in his right knee.
This is a massive acquisition for the Celtics, who will play the Mavericks, who have a formidable big man rotation in Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, or the Timberwolves, who, if they pull off a stunning comeback, feature the twin towers of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
Throughout the season, the Latvian centre averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. He won’t have played since April 29th, so his legs will be incredibly fresh.
However, if his new legs lead to rusty play, hurting the Celtics’ chances of winning their 18th championship, they could be in serious trouble.
Before the NBA Finals begin, the Celtics are the favourites.
The Boston Celtics easily defeated the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers in three meetings, dropping just two games overall.
The ailments that each of the Celtics’ opponents has endured is a significant critique of their current success.
The series had key player absences for all three teams: Tyrese Haliburton went down for the Pacers, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen went down for the Cavaliers, and Jimmy Butler went down for the Heat.
The Celtics showed everyone they were the greatest team in the league this season by a wide margin, despite their lucky journey.
They haven’t even been forced to play six postseason games, and their 64 victories were 14 more than the East’s second-seeded team.
Unless they allow the Minnesota Timberwolves to blow a 3-0 lead in the Conference Finals, the Mavericks are overwhelming favourites to face them in the Finals.
We can’t state with absolute certainty that the Wolves are eliminated from the race because they have already failed to complete the sweep. In any case, Boston’s versatile two-way play will be difficult for both teams to handle.
With the top-ranked offence (123.2) and third-ranked defence (111.6), the Celtics have the best net rating of the season (11.6).
They are among the best regular-season teams in recent memory, according to their statistics, therefore they should be able to complete the task.
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