Kristaps Porzingis remained sidelined on Monday as the Celtics faced the Jazz at TD Garden, making it six straight games he’s missed. In the last eight matchups, he’s only played once—suiting up against the Pistons on February 26 despite battling a non-COVID illness. Since then, he’s been stuck on the sidelines while Boston has managed just fine, posting a 4-1 record without him.Even though he hasn’t played, Porzingis hasn’t exactly disappeared.
He joined the team for practice last Tuesday, went through pregame warmups before Saturday’s showdown with the Lakers, and was on the bench supporting his teammates during Thursday’s win over Philly. At one point, it looked like he might be close to returning—the Celtics upgraded him to questionable for the Lakers game before ultimately sitting him out. By Monday, any lingering hope was gone as his status dropped back to doubtful before he was ruled out yet again.
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But on Monday, Porzingis addressed his condition on X, revealing that the illness has yet to be fully identified but that he is making progress in his recovery.
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“I have been dealing with some viral illness that we haven’t been able to fully identify yet,” Porzingis shared. “I am recovering and getting better. But still working my way back to full strength to help this team. Thanks for support and I’m hoping for a healthy return soon. 🙏💚”
While there is no official timeline for his return, Porzingis’ update suggests he remains optimistic about rejoining the team in the near future.
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Joe Mazzulla hasn’t given much away when it comes to Porzingis’ absence, but before Monday’s game, he finally provided a small update. The Celtics head coach kept it vague but reassured fans that Porzingis is “getting close” to returning.
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What Happened to Kristaps Porzingis? Celtics Star Drops Concerning Update After 6th Straight Missed Game
