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The Latest on Kristaps Porzingis' Recovery Timeline After Surgery

Bobby Krivitsky

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter in game two of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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The Boston Celtics announced on Thursday that Kristaps Porzingis underwent successful surgery to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon.

The seven-foot-three center commendably fought through those injuries in the NBA Finals. That includes serving as the spark that ignited a 22-5 close to the first quarter of Game 1, which propelled Boston to building a 29-point lead that helped it seize the series opener.

While the former All-Star also hoped to prolong surgery until after suiting up for Latvia in the Olympics, the extent of his injury unfortunately stood in the way of that happening. However, he appears to be in good spirits.

Per the Celtics, the expectation is that Porzingis will return to play in five-to-six months. That means he will join Boston's title defense and the quest for Banner 19 around November or December.

The Celtics played their 18th game on Nov. 28 last year and their 30th on Dec. 28.

Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Inside The Celtics spoke with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Volk, who previously served as a team physician for the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to learn more about dealing with a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon, including the likelihood of reinjury after surgery and how these ailments might impact Porzingis' future performance.

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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