On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics will face the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series. The Celtics are looking to snap their first-round series.

With a commanding 3-1 series lead, Boston is mathematically guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Kristap Porzingis’s availability is currently uncertain, which is disappointing. Already benched for Wednesday’s Game 5, Boston has officially ruled out the big man.

Following his second-quarter exit in Monday’s victory over Miami, we should expect to hear more updates on Porzingis’ status going ahead.

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The 2023–24 season saw Kristaps Porzingis average 20.1 points per game, 7.2 rebounds per game, and 38% from beyond the arc.