Boston Celtics Get Short-Handed With Kristaps Porzingis on Injury Report

Celtics Hold 2-0 Lead Heading Into Game 3 Against Mavericks

The Boston Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday evening. Porzingis is dealing with a rare malady, a left Posterior Tibialis, and is listed as questionable for the game.

The Celtics currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series after winning Games 1 and 2 at home. However, they will be facing a tough challenge in Dallas, where the Mavericks have a 2-1 record in the playoffs this year.

Luka Doncic, the Mavericks' star guard, remains on the injury report for Game 3 with a sprained ankle. However, he is expected to play.

The Celtics will also be without Danilo Gallinari, who is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Game 3 of the NBA Finals will tip off at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday, June 5 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.