The Boston Celtics will be without Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White when they face the Washington Wizards on Sunday (March 17). Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both listed as questionable heading into the day. Nevertheless, Porzingis’s continued absence will undoubtedly be the talking point.
The veteran big man was last seen during the Celtics’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on March 7. He has missed the subsequent four games, with the upcoming Wizards contest being the fifth. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury. Fortunately for Celtics fans, Porzingis has looked good when shooting around at warm-ups, as shown by multiple videos across social media.
With only 16 games remaining in the season and Boston needing only seven wins to secure the first seed, it’s understandable that they’re taking a cautious approach to Porzingis’ health. After all, he is undoubtedly a significant x-factor for Joe Mazzulla‘s roster.
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The Warriors have only won 11 games this season. Nevertheless, they shouldn’t be seen as a guaranteed win. The Celtics must avoid complacency if they wish to navigate a potential trap game on Sunday.
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