Due to a calf injury, a very important Boston Celtics player remains out and will not compete in the quarter-finals of the ‘NBA Cup’
This Monday, the 4th, the Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacersin a game valid for the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament from the NBAbut will not have the power forward Kristaps Porzingis for the match. The player is out due to a calf injury and his absence was confirmed by the football franchise. Massachusetts this past Sunday, the 3rd.
Porzingis was injured in the game against Orlando Magic, on November 24th, also valid for the league’s mid-season tournament. Since then, he has lost the team’s last three games, all with Celtic victories. A week ago, the coach Joe Mazzulla had informed that the Latvian would be re-evaluated, so he should return soon. In the current season, the pivot has averages of 18.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.
The Celtics and Pacers won their groups in the qualifying phase and advanced to the East quarterfinals as the third and second best teams, respectively. Whoever wins the duel will play the semi-finals on Thursday, 7th. In addition to Porzingis, the clash will feature the absence of the pivot Jalen Smithfrom the team Indianawhich also has the big star, the point guard Tyrese Halliburtonas questionable.
Source: sportbuzz
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