{"id":116025,"date":"2025-01-04T11:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T16:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=116025"},"modified":"2025-01-04T11:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T16:41:29","slug":"kristaps-porzingis-injury-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/04\/kristaps-porzingis-injury-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtics’ Big Man Gets Honest About Returning From Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

After missing four straight games with an ankle sprain, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> returned to the court on Friday night against the Houston Rockets. Porzingis recorded 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks en route to a 109-86 win. After the game, Porzingis discussed the challenge of returning from his injury. Notably, Porzingis missed the first 17 games<\/a> due to an offseason ankle surgery before returning in late November, and the ankle sprain he recently suffered was on the same ankle. Let’s dive into Porzingis’ comments and impact this season.<\/p>\n

Celtics’ Big Man Kristaps Porzingis Gets Honest About Returning From Injury<\/h2>\n

Porzingis said the following regarding returning from his injury.<\/p>\n

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Kristaps Porzingis on his re-acclamation from injury:<\/p>\n

\u201cI still haven\u2019t been in my best shape this season yet, so it\u2019s a little bit tough \u2014 but happy to be healthy, and working my way to feeling better and better each game.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/zwXUb4bNOB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Noa Dalzell \ud83c\udfc0 (@NoaDalzell) January 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n