ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania said on ABC’s coverage before Knicks-Celtics Game 3 on Saturday that Porzingis is still dealing with the effects of a virus that had ailed him back in March. Charania said the Celtics star thought he had felt he improved, but things have been up-and-down since the second round began this week.

Boston Celtics face New York Knicks in crucial Game 4. Kristaps Porzingis battles illness, impacting his performance. His offensive struggles force Celtics to adapt. Game 3 saw Celtics dominate with strong shooting and defense.

The Boston Celtics may be without one of their key players in Saturday's Game 3 matchup against the New York Knicks.

Kristaps Porzingis (illness) was upgraded to available for Game 2 against the Knicks, but the Celtics ruled out one of their core reserves.

The Boston Celtics are sticking with Al Horford as their starting center for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, even though Kristaps Porzingis is available to play.

If Kristaps Porzingis plays at all for the rest of the Boston Celtics’ playoff series against the New York Knicks,