Celtics' Porzingis questionable to return to Game 1 of East semifinal with Knicks due to illness
- Kristaps Porzingis left the opening game of the Celtics' playoff series against the Knicks on Monday night due to illness and did not return to the court.
- Porzingis’s departure resulted from a non-COVID upper respiratory illness that previously caused him to miss multiple games in February and March.
- He played 13 minutes in the first half, shooting 0 for 4 with four rebounds and one assist before returning briefly at halftime then leaving for the locker room.
- The Celtics listed Porzingis as questionable to return, with coach Joe Mazzulla stating, “I haven’t seen him yet,” after the team lost 108-105 in overtime.
- Porzingis’s status remains critical to Boston’s rotation and will impact their strategy in Game 2 at TD Garden on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Celtics' Porzingis misses second half of Game 1 loss to Knicks because of illness
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis didn't play in the second half of Boston's loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of an illness.
Sam Hauser injury: Celtics forward helped off floor in Game 1 with ankle sprain
BOSTON -- Sam Hauser left the Celtics’ Game 1 matchup against the Knicks Monday night with a right leg injury. The reserve forward was helped to Boston’s locker room by two trainers after suffering the injury. The team announced he had a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter.

Celtics' Porzingis questionable to return to Game 1 of East semifinal with Knicks due to illness
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is questionable to return to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks due to an illness.
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