The Boston Celtics need a healthy Kristaps Porzingis. Unfortunately, he did not start the second half of their game against the Wizards because of right heel pain. Luke Kornet started in place of Porzingis. Kristaps Porzingis did not start the second half for Boston. Luke Kornet started in his place. Al Horford is out for a rest night.

CLNS Media's Bobby Manning and SB Nation's Noa Dalzell analyze Porzingis play, health, and impact on the Boston Celtics.

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams all NBA season. Boston has dominated on the court and it has resulted in them being favorites to win the NBA title once again. However, they have seen some injuries this year which could hinder their chances.

For the first time in 2024-25, the Sixers faced off against the defending champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday evening — with the entire basketball world watching on Christmas Day. And while the Sixers had their very most critical players available,

The Boston Celtics wouldn't sacrifice their capacity to win now by acquiring LeBron James, and doing so would give Boston more cap flexibility once LeBron retires.

There’s something special about beating Boston on what feels like the unofficial official start of the NBA season. The Sixers walked into TD Garden on

Yet another lower-leg injury sent Kristaps Porzingis to the locker room during the Celtics’ Christmas Day matchup with the 76ers.

Jayson Tatum scored 32 with 15 rebounds for Boston, which lost its second game in a row. Porzingis, who has missed all but nine games this season with injuries, did not return for the second half due to an injury.

Embiid wasn’t the only Sixers player facing a challenge coming into the game. Tyrese Maxey was fired up when his phone dinged with a message from his friend Trendon Watford. The Nets guard told Maxey he is always taking over regular old games, but could he do it on Christmas with all of his family watching?

Here's the latest update on Kristaps Porzingis' ankle injury after the Celtics' Christmas Day loss to the 76ers.

After Miami beat Boston in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals to reach the NBA Finals, the Celtics made two huge moves, acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, who played major roles in their run to the championship in 2024. The Heat's efforts to ...