Porzingis exits Game 4 win early with calf tightness
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis left Monday's 102-88 victory over the Miami Heat in the second quarter due to calf tightness and did not return.
With approximately two-and-a-half minutes until halftime, Porzingis caught a pass from Jaylen Brown on the perimeter but suddenly pulled up in pain after taking a few steps. He immediately gestured to the bench to be subbed off.
Kristaps Porzingis exited Monday's game after suffering an apparent injury. pic.twitter.com/Lpy8Lafhu5
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The Celtics big is not believed to have suffered an Achilles injury based on early indications, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Porzingis will reportedly undergo further imaging Tuesday.
Porzingis missed a total of 25 games during the regular season due to various injuries. A calf strain sidelined him for four contests in late November, though that injury was to his left calf.
The 28-year-old scored seven points and grabbed three rebounds in 14 minutes before exiting, helping the Celtics take a 17-point lead at halftime. He registered 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in his first year with the Celtics.
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