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Woj Provides Injury Update on Kristaps Porzingis

Celtics fans will have to wait at least a little longer for Kristaps Porzingis to rejoin the team.

Jesse Cinquini

Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
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Boston Celtics star big man Kristaps Porzingis hasn't played in nearly a fortnight due to a calf strain. But according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there's optimism that he will make his return to the court sometime this week.

The Latvian injured his calf in Boston's loss to the Orlando Magic back on Nov. 24. He exited the game in the third quarter after 22 minutes of playing time. Porzingis registered nine points and four rebounds before departing.

Across 15 appearances with the Celtics this season, the 28-year-old is averaging 18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per contest while converting 54.7 percent of his field-goal attempts and 32.4 percent of his three-point attempts.

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Jesse Cinquini
JESSE CINQUINI

Jesse Cinquini is a 23-year-old sports journalist. He covers the Boston Celtics for Sports Illustrated Media Group.

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