Kristaps Porzingis has always had a tough time dealing with injuries, but this year he is dealing with something entirely new. The Celtics center has had an illness for a few months now, which is hindering his ability to impact games in the playoffs.

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis unexpectedly left the Celtics’ Game 1 loss to the Knicks in the first half due to illness on Monday night. The Celtics were back together on Tuesday at the Auerbach Center watching film before a pivotal Game 2 matchup.

In March, an upper respiratory illness cost Kristaps Porzingis eight games. It sounds as if that problem hasn’t completely gone away for the ex-Knick.

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The Boston Celtics' playoff series against the New York Knicks took an unexpected turn when Kristaps Porzingis exited Game 1 due to illness. This article explores the implications of his absence and what it means for the upcoming games.

With the Celtics facing elimination, Jaylen Brown delivers a strong and timely message to his team ahead of a must-win Game 5.

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis left Game 1 with an illness and did not return, but it appears that he should play in Game 2 on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Porzingis is ...