Kristaps Porzingis' Injury Status For Hawks-Celtics Game

Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for Sunday's game.

On Sunday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Atlanta Hawks in Massachusetts.

For the game, they will be without one of their best players, as 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out. 

Via The Celtics on Saturday: "#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Atlanta: 

Jrue Holiday (right ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE 

Kristaps Porzingis (left calf strain) - OUT"

#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs. Atlanta:

Jrue Holiday (right ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
Kristaps Porzingis (left calf strain) - OUT

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 25, 2023

Porzingis has played in 15 games so far this season and is averaging 18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field and 32.4% from the three-point range.

The Celtics are 12-4 in their first 16 games, which has them as the first seed in the Eastern Conference.

They most recently lost to the Orlando Magic by a score of 113-96, and Porzingis got injured during the game.

Over the previous ten games, the Celtics are 7-3, and they are a perfect 6-0 at home in Boston.

Porzingis on IG … pic.twitter.com/3f8FaFd11c

— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) November 25, 2023

Porzingis is in his first season with Boston after getting traded (via the Washington Wizards) over the offseason. 

Following the Hawks, the Celtics will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they host DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls. 

As for the Hawks, they are 8-7 in their first 15 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the east. 

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak and most recently defeated the Washington Wizards by a score of 136-108. 

Following the Celtics, the Hawks will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

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