Kristaps Porzingis' Injury Status For Timberwolves-Celtics Game

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Massachusetts.
For the game, the Celtics will be without one of their best players, as 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out.
Via The Celtics: "#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Jrue Holiday - AVAILABLE
Al Horford - AVAILABLE
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee contusion) - OUT"
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 10, 2024
Jrue Holiday - AVAILABLE
Al Horford - AVAILABLE
Kristaps Porzingis (right knee contusion) - OUT https://t.co/fr0Vt18v9e
Porzingis has played in 27 games and is averaging 19.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 32.6% from the three-point range.
The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-8 record in their first 36 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 133-131.
In 38 minutes of playing time, Porzingis had 19 points, five rebounds, seven assists and three blocks while shooting 6/13 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range.
Following the Timberwolves, the Celtics will visit Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday evening.
On the road, they are 11-8 in 19 games, while they are a perfect 17-0 at home.
As for the Timberwolves, they are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 26-10 record in their first 36 games.
They are 6-4 over their last ten games and most recently defeated the Orlando Magic by a score of 113-92.
Following the Celtics, the Timberwolves will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday evening at the Target Center.