The Celtics entered halftime of Game 4 against the Miami Heat with a 17-point lead. But Boston’s short-term results were marred by the injury concerns surrounding star big man Kristaps Porzingis.
Porzingis left the court at Kaseya Center in the closing minutes of the second quarter, showing visible frustration as he gingerly made his way to the locker room. Minutes after the second quarter ended, the Celtics announced that Porzingis was doubtful to return in Game 4 due to “right calf tightness”.
The optics surrounding Porzinigs’ injury likely struck fear into every Celtics fan hoping for a long playoff run.