Boston Celtics May Have Kristaps Porzingis for NBA Finals Opener

Injury Updates from ESPN

The Boston Celtics are expected to get ailing big man Kristaps Porzingis back for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to Shams Charania. Porzingis has been dealing with a knee issue that has kept him out of the Celtics' last two playoff games. His return would be a major boost for Boston, which is looking to win its first NBA championship since 2008.

More NBA Injury Updates

For the latest news on injuries around the NBA, visit ESPN's injury report page. The page provides up-to-date information on players who are out day-to-day or on the injured list. You can also find news and analysis on the latest injuries from ESPN's NBA experts.

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