Detailing Kristaps Porzingis' injury and IMPACT on Celtics margin for error 👀 | NBA Today

[@leeskiiwrld]

“Are the celtics built for times like this?” PORZINGIS WAS GONE THE WHOLE PLAYOFFS AND WE STILL IN THE FINALS😂😂

[@TheForkOnTheLeftist]

Brodi without his defense it's gonna be a rim run fantasy. These supposedly great defenders really arent much more than aggressive players mostly getting away with fouling. They're giving up wide open looks to good shooters constantly. Good luck without him

[@Mgent221]

The medical team is not gonna put him through nothing come back gets hurt again it 🙄 Boston really sold ther souls just to git a ring for it

[@ZhangK71]

@@TheForkOnTheLeftistStill hating. Just make sure you’re not so shameless as to make excuses about “Mavericks were injured” if the Celtics end up (likely) winning the Finals

[@andybeardsack7898]

""PORZINGIS WAS GONE THE WHOLE PLAYOFFS"" against a weak eastern conference RIGHT?compared to west champion who defeated a lot of stacked teams, prozingis is their game changer, al cant play like kristaps that exploded in game 1.

[@J-Hue]

Playing injured 40 win clubs. Let's not get carried away.

[@CCEkeke]

I swear, Porzingis is made of glass. Poor dude just wants to hoop but his body keeps saying NOPE.

[@steveknick1978]

7'3" = a gift & a curse

[@costantinogyasi]

@@steveknick1978 exactly

[@isolx3043]

He’s not made of glass.. ALL BIGMEN are the first to have the shortest career in the NBA.. being 7ft + every big goes through leg injuries

[@crob949]

His career will be shorter playing with Boston because they gonna be playing deep into the playoffs every year

[@rolandocedillo5685]

Embid and AD and Porzingas all have the same Mom 😂😂

[@dreamweaver80]

OSHAE BRISSETT and Kornet need to be ready to give maximum effort for roughly 20 minutes from here on out. Kornet is a capable 7"1 center that can block shots as well and shoot a little.

[@derhazenascher]

Cornet can not shoot… the 5 out offense is whats keep winning us games.

[@dreamweaver80]

@@derhazenascher I'm not saying he is a great shooter or a 3 point shooter but he is not a terrible shooter. And, he is a decent shot blocker. I'm just he can give 10 minutes full on for them and they can adapt.

[@dreamweaver80]

@@derhazenascher They could also play an all switching lineup of White, Brown, Hauser, Tatum, Brissett. They have options.

[@BaldBuffalo]

@@derhazenascherEverything works, they can’t guard the Celtics. They are using Jrue at the dunker spot lol.

[@SenorAzazel]

​@@derhazenascherKornet can infact shoot idk what are you talking about.

[@nelTu9]

I was really hoping he wouldn’t tear his medial retinaculum

[@kaysheye7784]

LMAO

[@jamesxd3334]

😂😂😂

[@good2go619]

It wouldn't be so bad if it didn't allow dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon

[@xavierb9061]

Yeah when i saw him limp knew was that.

[@LALakers4life34]

You needed safari for those medical knee terms 😂

[@jasonvoorhees310]

Horford bout to step up. Again.

[@Godfrey-pn4qv]

Little do they know 😂😂

[@txboy051]

😂😂😂😂

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

I predicted before this Finals that the Dallas Mavericks were going to win it all. And, what do you know, the Boston Celtics' big man coincidentally gets injured. It's all a script. Just like every team the Celtics played in the East had their star player injured. What are the chances of that? It's all scripted.

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

Yes sir! And I think Tatum will get his touch back in game three. Boston up 3-0. Let's go Celtics!

[@nealkellytheoriginal]

🤞🤞

[@jtill683]

mavs fan here, hate to see anyone get injured regardless of the team. prayers up for kp

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

I predicted before this Finals that the Dallas Mavericks were going to win it all. And, what do you know, the Boston Celtics' big man coincidentally gets injured. It's all a script. Just like every team the Celtics played in the East had their star player injured. What are the chances of that? It's all scripted.

[@Scott6794]

Nice to hear as a Boston fan. Respect.

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

Yes sir! I would much rather both teams to be 100% healthy, so there is no excuses on either side.

[@willn8664]

yeah unlike Celtics fans that were praying for players from all their opposing teams to be injured throughout the playoffs.

[@jackeroo75]

This is good opportunity for Dallas to take game 3 and game 4 easily

[@dskwared2u610]

Big Al can do it. Unbreakable vs. Mr. Glass

[@txboy051]

Al Horsford can’t protect the run 😂 I can jump higher than him

[@dskwared2u610]

@@txboy051 Al has 1249 career blocks. KP has 846.

[@iCoachRadiant]

@@dskwared2u610to be fair, Al Horford has played more than double his games😂

[@dskwared2u610]

@@iCoachRadiant Are you sure Al won't be around longer than KP. KP has missed around half of his career due to injury.

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

@@txboy051I know you’re tryna be funny but no you can’t lol

[@ghost_clock]

that injury sounds like the fine print on medicine commercials

[@bloodonmyface8747]

😂😂😂 no cap

[@ericsonsantos6052]

Ignorance is a bliss

[@Nick-ok4eq]

When she said it, my brain was like "Man, they made that ish up" 😂

[@173jaSon371]

If you or a loved one has torn their medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the tibialis tendon, you may be entitled to financial compensation!

[@zachjohns6975]

Poor Zingus...

[@Garf_malarf]

😂

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

The dude is very talented. Sadly like many before him, he just can't stay healthy.

[@ErnieBert-eg8kd]

🤣

[@x1u_r1e]

lol

[@rayblaze6722]

🔥🔥🔥😆

[@BeardedBeaner505]

Everyone keeps saying how much closer its gonna be without Porzingis on the court. No one is stating the Celtics sucked at shooting from downtown just as bad as the Mavs. I doubt this affects us much. Mavs might get a few more dunks but if the Cs are hitting their 3s like they should, series should be won by the Cs.

[@ValleyBoysSportsNetwork]

Everyone said the Celtics winning the East didn’t count cause they played injured teams so I’m sure those same people will say the same thing about the Mavs now

[@bigballerju07]

No it's not the same. Boston still has 4 star players. Don't try it. Lol

[@DreamteamYellowCA]

What do you mean we are not fully healthy? It don’t even matter Cs in 4.

[@HopefulNihilist]

Not even remotely close to being the same.

[@williamroper5422]

The Mavs best player is injured like every other team Boston has played.

[@MichealLee__]

@@bigballerju07who are the 4 star

[@bezmoney]

K.P doesn't play game 3 to give him rest until Friday game 4 to see how he feels

[@Cade-Cade]

Game 4 is Friday bro

[@bezmoney]

@@Cade-Cade thanks for that I thought it was Sunday

[@good2go619]

Pro football doc on YT channel sports injury central said from his experience, he's not coming back and needs surgery.

[@bezmoney]

@@good2go619 WoW that would be a travesty if he doesn't play no more for the series

[@DreamingAwakeJournal]

I don’t think it’s a good idea to give the Mavericks hope though

[@RussellAlly]

Al horford is one of the best underrated big that can really shoot the 3ball

[@iampadrino]

Tatum will have his best night game 3

[@bartpatton3409]

😂 more like jaylen brown's night it'll be

[@metasaurus3233]

​@@bartpatton3409 tatum is averaging 30ppg on the road in the playoffs lol

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

👀☘️

[@KevinBrown-vw4nm]

​@metasaurus3233 Not in the FINALS lol. 2 different things

[@qodiene]

@@KevinBrown-vw4nmobviously bc they havent played on the road yet😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@TruthHurts58]

Bill Walton, Len Bias, Reggie Lewis, losing the Tim Duncan pick, Garnett’s calf, Perkins knee. Par for the course for the C’s since 1987.

[@MCC876]

Greg Odom, number one pick ahead of Durant, never really had a chance to play much at all.

[@dragonslayerthegod9284]

Respectfully… yeah all bad Celtics omens . NONE of which were connected ! Even Kg and Perkins injuries affected different years lol

[@Garf_malarf]

What an odd comment

[@hking990]

😂 bro had this comment ready for years

[@JD-nw1jl]

what trouble? Boston is still up 2-0. they are not in trouble. The pressure is still on Dallas, specially because KP is out. They would need to win.

[@HayastAnFedayi]

Seriously these delusional copium Mavs fans wishing for him to be injured, they acting like the 25+minutes KP wasn’t in each game 1 and 2 that our D didn’t lock the Mavs down completely, or that Luca is getting painkiller injections in his chest and is a hobbled mess, or that the Celtics have shut down and exposed Dallas’s role players.

[@JD-nw1jl]

@@HayastAnFedayi exactly, boston as a whole locked Dallas up. They got good defensive schemes, good coaching, everyone bought in to the gameplan and above all, i believe Boston had the better talent in comparison with the Mavs which is just a Luka and Kyrie show. KP being out does not resolve the mavs problem with the boston defense. I actually thought JKidd should've just shut down luka on game 2 when he is like a mummy with all the bandages all over to protect his player.

[@HayastAnFedayi]

@@JD-nw1jl couldn’t agree more. Wouldn’t surprise me even if KP still plays and this is all gamesmanship, he’s really hurt on some level for sure, but the way people have said he’s been walking fine and what not something down inside me is saying he still might play…would be a pretty funny gamesmanship play as a retort to Kidd trying to say JB is the better player compared to Tatum. But honestly I say just rest him, no reason Celtics still can’t win game 3, let KP rest for when and if we really might need him.

[@jasonmoukala8909]

He’s not out. He’s questionable

[@marktacliadtv7785]

Media will always find a way to put the pressure on the Celtics. Lol.

[@Sean-n9o]

Please don’t hurt yourself worse KP. As a Celtics fan I would rather you preserve your health.

[@hihellokitty85]

Mighty glass Porcelain Porzingis. Wish him the best though.

[@SLAPTALK]

Kristaps PORCELAIN-zingis 😭😭

[@aciv132]

⛷️

[@dellcharles5750]

Perk should have read the injury 😊

[@kdub6898]

Lol yea right

[@TheRobe-]

He can barely read his own name.

[@JB-mm5rm]

Now they are going to go back to say that Mavs can make this a series and that the Celtics can’t win without KP lol I’ve been enjoying clowning everyone for what they was saying before the series started about Boston lmao cause it’s true how everyone literally had the Celtics out

[@Frozztyballz]

And now everybody will place their bets on Dallas just to lose still lol

[@TheAireaidLord]

The media have been moronic this entire series

[@garunack4664]

Just look at the odds lmao. Celtics are +2.5 underdogs

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

It doesn't make any sense. The Celtics are a top five team offensively and defensively. They have six players that can give them 30 any given night. I think in game three Tatum will find his touch and big Al will show up big. Boston 3-0. Let's go Celtics!

[@ErnieBert-eg8kd]

@@Frozztyballzthis is gambling house propaganda. They own espn and all other nba commentary shows.

[@donniefenwick5642]

This is Boston’s 4D chess, there is nothing wrong with KP. This is how you mess with your opponents head. Not that kindergarten stunt J Kidd was trying in the press conference.

[@kalb.3002]

He won’t play for the rest of the series they’re just trying to keep Dallas off balance n keep them guessing

[@Jaythenobleone]

This makes sense

[@kjjr3270]

Nah you gotta risk your career for this twin

[@YungeenGoKraxy]

😂

[@stephyfra1243]

He would he said but it's up to the medical team

[@ishanmartins1539]

Nah, he ain't coming back.

[@spenser6353]

he will play limited minutes probably

[@brixaabrixaa3390]

@@spenser6353he was already playing limited minutes

[@Bobby_Digital37]

I agree. If he’s got something torn in his ankle it’s a wrap for the rest of the finals.

[@hking990]

celtics in 5

[@umadm8tey511]

@@Bobby_Digital37it’s a tendon connected to his calf which was already injured. I doubt they’ll put him back in

[@jesseburrito]

ESPN really milking this situation

[@94mikless]

Andraya is awesome

[@nataliev.149]

Next man up!! Tatum needs to score more and we good

[@kreepyrecords8489]

In other words Mavs have a chance but they gotta capitalize lol

[@Sicnesses23]

No duh captain obvious

[@luishernandezzzz]

you play whos in front of you. If mavs win it is not an excuse...

[@spenser6353]

if mavs cant beat them without porzingis, then they dont belong on the floor with the celtics

[@TheSportsagent17]

I'm a Mavericks fan and I agree with u on that!

[@catriesjohnson1903]

Exactly

[@zeppelinmexicano]

If there ever was a group that would pull together to find another way, this is the group. What is more amazing than a guy like KP getting injured is how everybody doesn't have the same problem. That's a lot of wear, tear and stress on all parts of the body. Randy Moss was the only really thin guy I can remember that was wiry and resilient enough to take such a pounding.

[@Really........]

Describing his injury in the beginning made it sound like he would never walk again.

[@stevennixon8869]

It’s a trick Dallas

[@stephyfra1243]

Nah they don't need to play mind games unlike Kidd

[@jimhollywood2763]

I liked KP when he was in Dallas. Dallas gave up a crazy amount of resources to get him and it took time and more resources to let him go. The only ability he lacked was availability. I do not know what the Celtics had to give up to get him but it was likely a bargain for his part time play.

[@be3beru708]

I guess he ain’t dying out there

[@artemisagrotera9230]

They coach just said they took the decision out of his hands….but I also thought about that quote when I heard this lmfao 😂😂😂

[@808Czar]

Put braces on em legs. Tim Duncan played with broken knee and made impact

[@thewhitecoyote1]

Celtics have won 8 straight road playoff games WITHOUT Porzingus. They will be fine.

[@Syphorce]

How do you call a tear a day to day injury?!

[@TAPATIOPLEASE]

Because some player have played through it

[@turzyn40]

In case they go 2-2 after 4 or 2-3 after 5. He can come back and try to help them

[@tubbsthabarber4507]

@@TAPATIOPLEASEnot true, one player in nba history has ever had this injury and they had surgery

[@ErnieBert-eg8kd]

Bruh the talking heads in the media whom are owned by their gambling house sponsors are gassing you dummies up to bet the mavs.

[@SaySpawn]

​​@@tubbsthabarber4507Many players have played with partial tears in their lower extremities brainiac.💯

[@EmmanuelAniTheSchism]

KP being hurt still makes Boston a favorite. It is just harder a little bit

[@silver33]

Ever since his ACL injury, everything just fell apart.

[@Ballin-97]

Porzingis has been great but the Celtics are still elite without him. Celtics will still win in 4 or 5. Tatum will be mvp

[@christopherwetherspoon5844]

It honestly prolly might be holiday or brown.

[@rickyfiorentina]

It's going to be Brown not Tatum, if you've watched Game 1 and 2...

[@r1ot997]

holiday has done far better and so has brown

[@MermaidCooter]

@@rickyfiorentinaTatum was a rebound off a triple double literally facilitating everyone’s scoring lmao.

[@txboy051]

You’re drunk or high which one

[@FAMUAce]

Luke Kornet is gonna get some minutes now.

[@stephyfra1243]

Wish they'd play Queta. He's 7ft and so good at protecting the rim etc but Joe won't friggin play him for some reason 😭

[@stephyfra1243]

Joe please play Queta 🙏😭 he's 7ft and a phenomenal player, idk why he won't friggin play him.

[@deboman81]

You can’t make this up smh.

[@good2go619]

KP is always injured though. That's one of the reasons he didn't work out in Dallas. Can't have your 2nd best player always injured.

[@maxperron772]

@@good2go619 well he's boston's 5th best player

[@stephyfra1243]

​@@good2go619He's their 5th option 😭 tf you talking about

[@rig-zag]

Dallas saying they're "not desperate" but are entering game 3 with some serious *"sweep the leg, Johnny"* energy.

[@desireubensealey]

People talk about AD being injured...what a comeback AD had season in terms of availability...whereas here is the perfect example of "Mr Glass". I wish the best for him, I hope he doesn't end up like Greg Oden.

[@welbyroberto6581]

During one playoff game in LA, the Lakers rested Wilt Chamberlain at offense in one quarter and had him patrolled on defense only. It worked

[@sidney1234usc]

If the man wants to play let the man play

[@YoyoYo-c3f]

Then ends up becoming a 2nd isiah Thomas

[@sidney1234usc]

@@YoyoYo-c3f nah he would become a champion

[@IQenjoyer]

Porzingis already did his job in game 1. That’s all we needed was 1 win because of him in the finals. Let the j’s (including jrue in this lol) handle the rest.

[@BoBo-tw6zq]

He's done. Made of glass. Go Celtics!

[@Ti_Royos-jc6tz]

Uncle Al is unbreakable and gonna have to play big at his old age

[@mbaldonado412]

He will show out!

[@capbruhcorn]

Can we ever get an injury free Finals again? Seems like forever when a key player on one of the 2 Finals teams was NOT injured.

[@nydibs]

When was the last finals that someone was significantly injured? The warriors vs Raptors?

[@capbruhcorn]

@@nydibs Tyler Hero was out the entire Finals last year, the bubble Finals Dragic and Bam were injured. Several of the last few playoff runs have been plagued with key players being out across the league.

[@danielc4358]

Get healthy KP

[@shipwreck8847]

This is huge, this could change the whole series around. Porzy adds about 15-20 points a game. And the last game they only won by 7 points. I have a feeling that this may give the Mavs a boost in how they attack the middle and paint. Let's hope this series now becomes competitive.

[@MermaidCooter]

Pathetic that you have to hope for a guy to get injured because your subpar team can’t win when he’s on the court.

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Mavs still aren’t winning the title no matter how many injuries you root for. Cope

[@denyosworldsport6130]

Tatum will score 10 points more, Dallas has no chance

[@ryanoelkers1]

Porzingus has been a massive reason why the Mavs can't get their offense rolling. Taking the lobs as an option out. If he doesn't play the Mavs have a chance to get back in this series.

[@ryanoelkers1]

I was wrong 😀

[@nevonline12345]

It’s so funny hearing them lie through their teeth after game 2 saying it’s no big deal. I knew they were just saying that

[@StuTheDon17]

They wouldn't have known what the injury was straight after the game. The fact he could walk around comfortably without a lot of pain tricked them into believing it wasn't a serious injury.

[@CHYLLofficial]

KP would be lucky to win 1 ring with how injury prone he’s been since the ACL tear in NYC. Great player, sucks how it’s been going for him lately.

[@markreyna4209]

Better not burn him like they burned Thomas.

[@xavierb9061]

He goes down they lose, hes gone

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

@xavierb9061 Cope harder.

[@nicholashewitt6556]

I actually think he will play hurt at some point because he knows this is his time to get a ring and that it may be worth the risk. Especially if it’s off the bench

[@xavierb9061]

@@MihoyMinoy-si8fb lol you dont understand word means, but trying be cool like them, thanks 4 laugh

[@danielthompson3928]

He just signed that contract so he is getting his money at least

[@diogotxx]

This is Porzingis, a great player that happens to be injured almost all the time. At least for him this is the first team he plays that dont miss him that much

[@mrizzle58]

This has nothing to do with LeBron. Whats the deal ESPN?

[@Gurenn83]

LeESPN 😆

[@colbydavis8757]

Wait, hurry up and tell me the Lebron news!? Need to know how it impacts Bron, can’t wait. How did you not provide the timestamp!!!?!??!!?

[@dannyboy5362]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@maine_nyc4588]

Nothing changes, we’ll adjust and continue business as normal 😎. Celtics in 5, possible sweep ☘️🤟🏾

[@dont4450]

With or without kristaps, celtics will win.

[@therealsnapboogie]

why do I feel like joe mazulla is playing a psychological game after Jason Kidd tried doing this with Tatum and Brown

[@mariogcgb]

This coverage is far better without Malika. These ladies are far superior with the knowledge and carrying the show

[@jrdfurcy5703]

Here we go ... Media is back on the bandwagon Mavs , criticizing the C's 😂😂😂 we went thru the pacers without zingis ... We goodddddd 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@QuonFromDallas]

The Mavs Are not the pacers buddy

[@jrdfurcy5703]

@@QuonFromDallas true true , the pacers better than the Mavs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ikerduran_1037]

Pacers had a way better offense than mavs

[@QuonFromDallas]

@@ikerduran_1037 false pacers are a better transition team than the Mavs

[@joestats7612]

@@QuonFromDallas Pacers had the number 1 offense in all of NBA.

[@madboyreadynow28]

This changes nothing for Boston. They will still win this series in 5.

[@Destin311]

I still like the Celtics even without Porzingis.

[@doraniemorgan7479]

All celtics need is for Tatum to start scoring....that's all...the media making a Mountain out of nothing

[@ThorSinjo]

Neemas Queta

[@danielthompson3928]

Tatum! Move Tatum to the 5 when Horford is out.

[@harishnagar7035]

Everybody talks about joker , luka , antman untill this legend come 😅

[@TheJugga21]

Acting like this isnt a big deal is crazy, yeah Horford can also stretch the floor and knock down threes, but he aint no tingus pingus... If the Mavs front court comes out with any kind of energy they have the next two games EASY

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

Easy? lol Overweight Luka runs out of gas in 4th quarter

[@HayastAnFedayi]

It won’t change the lock down D, Porzingis only played 20+ minutes in each game and the Celtics still had their way with the Mavs, all C’s have to do is win two more games out of 5 against a team they are way deeper than. If you think they can’t do that then you haven’t been watching the Celtics all year long.

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

Celtics had Matchup Issues vs Pacers without Porzinges how did that go?

[@HayastAnFedayi]

@@robertlittle-yk4vg and it just came out today that Luca is now getting pain killer injections in his chest.

[@TheJugga21]

@@HayastAnFedayi Kristaps was the game 1 mvp, and plays quality minutes both games while the mavs front court didnt show up in boston. Id expect them to come out with energy at home, and with kristaps out its an undeniable opportunity. I still think Mavs are underdogs in the series though

[@damaries8633]

12-0 on the road, let that sink in. The Mavs don't have enough offense, defense, or experience to win this series. Sorry Mavs fans, it still will be a sweep

[@BabylonGateLA]

Funny how fans always laugh at AD for always being injured meanwhile they feel sad and bad for Porzingis always being hurt 😂😂 I wonder why… ⚪️⚪️

[@joshsanchez3644]

Idiotic comment 😭😂

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@joshsanchez3644 Yeah by you tiny buddy 🤣 Idiotic is the double standard you little buddy

[@nydibs]

Bc one of them plays with Lebron

[@BabylonGateLA]

@@joshsanchez3644 Cannot reply back intelligently, so he just cusses like a m0r0n 🤣🤣🤣

[@hunter_756]

Horford is in great condition! he has a condition more of a 27 year old rather than a 37 year old. Horford can sneakily go off on offense and has underrated defense but his small size is what will be a killer & although Porzingis will be missed by his shooting spark of the bench most importantly will be his rim protection, that will be huge! we'll see though...

[@yinkz15]

Mavs will win series now he has been real Xfactor . Tht rim protection was key..JT has to really show up now

[@willread8376]

He only played 21 minutes in game 1 and 23 min in game 2 😂

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Cope and delusions

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

Mavs play no defense

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

Like Mavs Are going to win 4 of next 5

[@Mikiko-s7y]

Prayers for KP and Luka.. we need them healthy to make this series more exciting to watch

[@haqctrix]

Luckily KP signed that multi years max extension deal now boston stuck with porzinGlass

[@hking990]

send a post card from cancun

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Celtics still winning the title, cope lmao

[@txboy051]

And he’s probably gonna miss 6-12 months after surgery

[@hking990]

hes getting a glass ring hater 😂🤣😂

[@JKLauderdale]

The Celtics are showing how DEPTH is more important than STARS - Keep in mind, this is coming from a Heat fan. Boston has NO ONE on their roster with the offensive talent of Kyrie or Luka but they have an excellent defense and a versatile offense. Maybe it's just that I despise the flat-earther, pseudo-intellectual Kyrie and petulant Luka personas but, even as a Heat fan, I'm rooting for Boston here!

[@teamcurlsss]

I knew he would get hurt, I just knew it

[@jmpmcv]

Sounds bad…but I had two torn tendons of the three that create the ankle support and continued to run, pain but not terrible-for over a year. Wasn’t discovered until surgery. So…who knows?

[@grapplermodel]

any advantage we will take! Lob City just opened up.

[@sssavvy6025]

What? You're begging for him to be injured huh lol. That's what you need for a shot to win?

[@melvinguz11]

Lmfao mavs fans have hope now but didn’t before ⚰️

[@grapplermodel]

@@melvinguz11 yeah thats true. we'll take anything. mavs in 7

[@BrownMamba2024]

That’s lame to hope he’s injured for Dallas to have a chance.

[@grapplermodel]

@@sssavvy6025 we didnt beg, he did it all by himself. like we knew all along KP would do. thats why we traded him. like boston didnt get injured opponents 4 times in the playoffs.

[@Vizzle1113]

I can just hear all the other sports media ppl messing that diagnosis up im glad she nailed it

[@madisonjames4784]

Mavericks in 6-7 possibly

[@tyson86overspinks]

Hahahaha

[@Gurenn83]

Nah. Celtics in 5 without KP. Could be a sweep if KP will play.

[@wesfarmer83]

Nah

[@m4ur1l0c0]

We can say he’s doing everything he can to be there tomorrow !

[@justinezekwelu3335]

Dallas in 6

[@joestats7612]

keep coping with that delusion bud.

[@Toucansam46]

"are they built for this" Porzingis has played like 35 minutes this entire series... Celtics are up 2-0 if you were unaware. Its quite simple actually. In a 5 game series do you see the Celtics without Porzingis getting at least 2 games? If your answer is yes, good job you know ball. If your answer is no, please never have children there's enough stupidity in this world already.

[@JasonBourne-ei7vs]

The house doesn’t lose. The casinos and FanDuel makes sure certain wins and losses take place by any means. Porzingus is an example how they fabricate injuries to even the odds. Hopeful Dallas fans will now raise their stakes but it will all depend on how many bets Lean towards Dallas or Boston. If It’s overwhelmingly Dallas, then they arrange for Boston to win. But if it’s still mainly Bets on Boston, they’ll keep Porzingus from coming in an guaranteeing that win.

[@Frozztyballz]

Your wrong dummy everyone will pick Dallas to win now and everyone will lose money cause Boston will take a game when everyone thinks it’s over

[@chrismundanchery4357]

bruh

[@galexcabrera3449]

fantastic analysis .... is that how the Bulls won back to back vs the Jazz?

[@charliekim8588]

Yea, sure, brother. Mr know it all can't seem to get a grip for his own future 😂😂

[@charliekim8588]

​@galexcabrera3449 just trust his words mate!!

[@SolomonKingification]

This ladies are on point 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@JailenCobb]

Now we got a series

[@robertlittle-yk4vg]

No you dont Dallas isnt that good

[@brizstoner2442]

Dallas in 7…

[@adebowale065]

Celtics in 5

[@joestats7612]

@@brizstoner2442 Cs in 5. You mavs fans are dumb af.

[@brizstoner2442]

@@adebowale065 I gotta give you your props…good call!🎯👍🏾

[@ratchettt-cj9ge]

I never knew Tim Bontemps looked like Frodo Baggins until today. I'm glad I know now

[@Buffalo_Sports_Fan]

Luka Comeback

[@Gurenn83]

LuCancun Magic 🪄

[@joestats7612]

lmaaaooo you mav fans are punch drunk rn. Yall still losing in game 3 and 5. we will let yall have the 4th game at home.

[@dun3154]

If he can't go the Celtics are in trouble he was their advantage. Now Tatum has to be great and he is shaky

[@mikee1424]

He was coming off the bench for 23 minutes a game. Now it will be Kornet, Tillman, and Brisett time. I prefer Brissett and Tillman. Slide Tatum to play Center on Defense when Hordfprd is on the bench.

[@mellow-jello]

With 2 Ws, they can afford him to treat the injury first, and he can enjoy the ring and festivities. JT just has to work in this series, as he should have started this series. It does not change anything with the Mavs must-win scenario.

[@jamesholt6729]

Coming into this series Jason Tatum averaged 35 vs Dallas this season. You’ve got to figure you get AT LEAST one monster game from Tatum. That gets Boston to 3. You gotta think 1 in the other four is doable especially after watching them pull out game 2.

[@utooeasy]

If Porzingis was fully healthy, this wouldn't even be a series. Tatum gonna have to step up.

[@LostUndertheSky]

Porzingis is better than Jokic, but because of injury, he’s been limited. But we’ve seen Porzingis when playing at a high level, he’s like Hakeem, Mutombo, Jordan, Stephen curry combined

[@j-dizzle6264]

Not really a Celtic fan (that's putting it lightly)... and, Porzingis has had a bit of an up and down career... but, you've gotta respect the way he played this series after being out for a month. Most players would have eased their way back into the offence. Many coaches wouldn't have risked changing an offence that was rolling along by changing the line-up. He was the difference maker in game 1... Mavs had no plan/answer for him. It seemed to completely take them by surprise. It's game changing/winning contributions by individual players that lead to teams overall success and winning championships. Being a difference maker in a finals series game is something all players aspire to achieve. Even if Porzingis didn't play another game this series, I think he's already made a significant contribution to the Celtics attempt to win.

[@jaymez316]

This is the issue with players who are 7 feet or taller when they sustain ANY leg injuries, they can't stay healthy long enough to have an impact.

[@abelucious]

I don't know what is a torn posterior tibialis tendon but it doesn't sound like a game day decision type of injury.

[@Mrballerize]

Based on this news, Mavs in 7

[@masstarvation]

Nah, Celtics will beat these bums even if they let Porzingis rest. Al Horford will simply shoot 7 threes again and Game 3 will be the Al Horford game

[@numerianocortez3328]

KP to do a “Willis Reed” in game 3 at Dallas!!!!