Celtics Injury News: Porzingis to Miss Game 5 with Leg Injury

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Injury-Free Celtics Hit with Porzingis Absence

After enjoying a relatively injury-free regular season, the Boston Celtics have been dealt a blow with the news that Kristaps Porzingis will miss Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

Celtics Up 2-1 in Series

Despite Porzingis' absence, the Celtics enter Game 5 with a 2-1 lead in the series. A victory would give them a commanding 3-1 advantage and put them one step closer to advancing to the second round.

Porzingis Sidelined with Leg Issue

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis will be sidelined due to a leg injury. The team did not provide a specific timeframe for his return, but his absence could be a significant setback for Boston's playoff hopes.

Heat Lost in Game 4

The Heat will be looking to bounce back from a 17-point loss to the Celtics in Game 4 on Monday. Despite losing that game, Miami remains a dangerous opponent with Jimmy Butler leading the charge.