US EditionWarriors Center Porzingis Misses 5th Straight Game with Illness Coach Steve Kerr Calls "Mysterious"
Porzingis has missed five games since his Feb. 19 debut due to a mysterious medical issue, with Warriors staff seeking clarity on his health status.
- On Monday, Kristaps Porzingis, Golden State Warriors center, missed his fifth straight game after returning to practice Friday, sidelined by a medical issue for about a week and a half.
- Last month, Porzingis' limited season role includes just 18 games, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists after debuting Feb. 19 against the Boston Celtics.
- The Warriors medical staff said they are working with Porzingis to get clarity and help him reach consistent health, and Kerr said Monday `He’s obviously wanting to be back and wanting answers and we’ll keep supporting him.`
- It is unclear if Porzingis will travel for the team's upcoming three-game road trip, and Kerr described the situation as `It's a little mysterious` before Monday's game.
- Publication notes accompany the report, stating `It's a little mysterious`, Warriors medical staff said, and Kerr reiterated `He's obviously wanting to be back and wanting answers,` while this material remains under review.
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Warriors center Porzingis misses 5th straight game with illness coach Steve Kerr calls "mysterious"
Golden State center Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with a medical issue that has sidelined him for a week and a half.
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