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The Latest on the Health Front for the Celtics for Game 5 vs. Cavs

Bobby Krivitsky

Nov 22, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) dunks the ball vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.
Nov 22, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) dunks the ball vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. / Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
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On Monday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Cavaliers fought valiantly in Donovan Mitchell's absence, putting the Celtics on their heels before simple adjustments sparked a stifling performance on defense in the second half of Boston's 109-102 win in Game 4.

As the C's return home with a chance to punch their ticket to a third consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, they remain without Kristaps Porzingis as he rehabs a soleus strain in his right calf. 

However, his progress is encouraging, based on what one can glean from watching his on-court workouts after practices and shoot-arounds.

Fortunately for Boston, the seven-foot-three center is the only player on the hosts' injury report ahead of Game 5 at TD Garden.

That's an encouraging sign for Luke Kornet, who got upgraded from probable because of right calf tightness to playing in Game 4 on Monday. He registered nine points, including flushing home an alley-oop from Jayson Tatum, and six rebounds, grabbing three at both ends. One of those came courtesy of him elevating for a put-back slam.

Game 5 will tip off at 7:00 EST on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Further Reading

Simple Changes Spark Stifling Second Half Defense in Celtics' Game 4 Win vs. Cavs

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Still Shaking Off Criticism While Growing as Leaders

Jrue Holiday Delivers 'Masterclass' in Game 3 Win vs. Cavs

Jayson Tatum Breaks Out of Scoring Slump That Never Defined Him: 'Underappreciated'

Celtics Discuss 'Unacceptable Performance' in Game 2 Loss to Cavs

Derrick White Discusses Joining Elite Company in Game 1 Win vs. Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics to Tone-Setting Win in Game 1 vs. Cavaliers

Kristaps Porzingis Discusses Target Date to Rejoin Celtics' Playoff Run: 'Doing Everything I Can'

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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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