After a very disappointing Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics rallied back in Game 3 over the weekend and secured a 106-93 victory.
They did this without one of their biggest stars because Kristaps Porzingis is still out and considered day-to-day with his soleus injury.
But a video shared by Jared Weiss on Twitter is giving Celtics fans a reason to be hopeful.
In the video, Porzingis is seen on the court, practicing shots and moving well.
Does this mean he is very close to returning to the team?
Kristaps Porziņģis actually moving a bit today pic.twitter.com/uXSF14I1b6
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) May 13, 2024
Since getting hurt in the opening round against the Miami Heat, Porzingis has remained on the sidelines and there haven’t been any definitive updates from the team.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla said that Porzingis is intent on returning as soon as possible and making progress.
Some inside reports have said that Porzingis could be back toward the tail end of this series, while others have said he won’t be back until the Eastern Conference Finals.
Although all Celtics fans are eager to see Porzingis back in the game, many are urging that the team go slowly and not rush him.
They are fearful that he could come back too soon and only make matters worse by creating a worse injury.
They want him to be in great shape for the Eastern Conference Finals and beyond, if the Celtics make it that far.
The Celtics now hold a 2-1 lead over the Cavaliers in this series and have a good chance of moving on to the next round.
While they would love to have Porzingis suited up and playing again, they aren’t going to hurry him for fear of losing him even longer.
The post Video Shows Kristaps Porzingis Back On The Basketball Court appeared first on The Cold Wire.