Phew.
Late in Boston’s 105-98 win over Dallas in Recreation 2, Kristaps Porzingis wrestled with PJ Washington for a defensive rebound and acquired his legs snarled a bit on the autumn. Slightly below two minutes later, he left the sport favoring his left leg.
After a short stint within the locker room, he returned to the bench and was seen stretching out his left calf with an elastic band.
After the sport, head coach Joe Mazzulla was requested concerning the damage. His response as to whether or not there’s any concern together with his availability for Recreation 3 on Wednesday:
Porzingis was slightly extra cagey concerning the fall. “I really feel good. Feeling good. I don’t assume it’s something critical,” Porzingis mentioned after ending with 12 factors, 4 rebounds, and two blocks in over 23 minutes of play. “However we’ll have a look at it tomorrow and go from there. However all good.”
Porzingis wouldn’t reveal particularly what the damage was however mentioned it wasn’t associated to his earlier soleus pressure. Simply mentioned he felt one thing and was slightly restricted after. Additionally added he would’ve died on the market and can do every part to be prepared for G3. pic.twitter.com/eFbH4gbdcB
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The Boston huge man will get imaging on the tweak that isn’t associated to the appropriate soleus pressure he suffered within the first spherical, however sounded assured that he’ll play in Recreation 3.
“Not tough in any respect,” Porzingis mentioned of coming again. “I’ll die on the market if we’d like.”
