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.

The Celtics will need a lot more from Kristaps Porzingis to keep their season alive after Jayson Tatum's injury in Game 4.

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 will host the New York Knicks for the start of Game 1 of the second-round playoff on Monday. The Celtics will look to continue their dominati

The Boston Celtics experienced how quickly the momentum can shift in the NBA Playoffs. After beating the New York Knicks 115-93 in Game 3, they lost 121-113 on Monday and lost superstar Jayson Tatum to a leg injury. The Celtics are now down 3-1 and will be without the Duke alum in Game 5 on Wednesday, and possibly the entirety of next season.

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

With -620 odds to win the series, the Knicks have the second best odds in the NBA to win the Finals at +490. Buckle up bettors, this will be a showdown tonight!

The somber atmosphere was about much more than the team falling down 3-1 in their series against the Knicks. Instead, the concern was centered around All-Star Jayson Tatum, who left the game in the fourth quarter with what appeared to be a serious right leg injury.

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.

The Boston Celtics will have a hard time retaining Kristaps Porzingis due to cap space issues. With the likelihood of the big man heading out of Boston following the next season, we take a look at some of the best deals the Celtics can facilitate to get the most out of his value now.