The Boston Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis have had a solid start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Celtics are currently 8-2, having won three straight games in front of their home fans at the TD Garden, and Porzingis has looked quite comfortable in his new gear since being traded from the Washington Wizards this winter.
However, fans got a bit of a scare regarding Porzingis when it was announced that he will be officially listed as questionable for the Celtics’ next game, Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, with a right knee contusion, per Josue Pavón of CLNS Media. Joining Porzingis on the injury report is Neemias Queta, who is also listed as questionable for the 76ers game with a right foot injury.
In a bit of a scheduling quirk, this is the second time in as many weeks that the Celtics will be taking on the 76ers on the road. Philadelphia won the first matchup when a Kristaps Porzingis three-point attempt grazed off of the rim with just seconds left in the game. The 76ers currently sit at 8-1, winners of eight straight games to vault up to first place in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, things are almost as good for the Celtics. Of course, the Latvian big man’s storied injury history has been a source of concern for Boston supporters since the deal was revealed, but happily, his current knee condition appears to be nothing catastrophic. The Celtics and Sixers will square off on November 15 at 7:00 PM ET in Philadelphia.
