Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla gives Porzingis injury update ahead of in-season tournament quarterfinals

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave an injury update on Kristaps Porzingis ahead of the team’s in-season tournament quarterfinal game.

The Boston Celtics have advanced in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament and are set to face the Indiana Pacers this Monday in the quarterfinals. If they win, the Celtics will then travel to Las Vegas for the penultimate round of the tournament with a shot at raising the final trophy. At present, however, it’s unclear if Boston will be with injured big man Kristaps Porzingis.

The former All-Star has been sidelined with a left calf strain, and has missed the last few games for Boston. Porzingis opened the year with a bout of plantar fasciitis, and has dealt with a number of injury setbacks during his time in the Association. This calf strain isn’t expected to be a long-term problem, and he should be back in action soon enough. Whether Porzingis is available for Monday’s in-season tournament action is uncertain. Friday night Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about Porzingis’ status.

“He didn’t practice yesterday,” Mazzulla explained. “But he got on the court before practice. His status hasn’t been updated as far as if we’ll be ready for money.