Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Raptors game

Celtics downgrade Kristaps Porzingis, start newcomer in surprise lineup decision
The Celtics downgraded Kristaps Porzingis minutes before tipoff in Toronto and started a surprise replacement in his spot.
Kristaps Porzingis has a special relationship with Boston Celtics fans
Star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has a special relationship with his team's fans. The Latvian center helped bring the first NBA title to the city since the Ubuntu-era Celtics back in 2008, and his absolute, evident joy at playing for a team in the mix for another chip is evident whenever he steps foot on the court.
Boston Celtics injury report: Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Raptors game
Kristaps Porzingis was a surprise downgrade right before tipoff, leading to new addition Torrey Craig getting his first start in Boston.
Joe Mazzulla Agile as Celtics Beat Raptors After Late Porzingis Scratch
Joe Mazzulla inserted Torrey Craig to go small without Kristaps Porzingis, scratched late due to an illness, and the Celtics cruised past the Raptors.
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't be available Tuesday
Porzingis (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Porzingis was initially announced as a starter and then was downgraded to doubtful due to an illness,
Boston Celtics coach explains surprise Kristaps Porzingis scratch in Raptors win
Kristaps Porzingis was an unexpected last minute scratch before the Celtics ’ 111-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night. The big man had not originally appeared on the injury report for the contest but was ruled out just minutes before the opening tip due to non-COVID illness.
Joe Mazzulla reveals reason for Kristaps Porzingis’ late scratch vs. Raptors
Joe Mazzulla had more than one game in mind when he made Kristaps Porzingis a late scratch Tuesday night in Toronto.
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Kristaps Porzingis praises Derrick White's clutch ability
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis had high compliments for Derrick White and his clutch ability in games.
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Pistons’ Impressive Streak: Can They Defeat The Celtics?
During the Boston Celtics’ 2024-25 media day, forward Jaylen Brown took a jab at the Detroit Pistons, suggesting that Boston ...
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Celtics Notes: Former Guard Signs With Rival, Porzingis Gets Disrespected, More
The Boston Celtics continue to roll through the ... Meanwhile, Celtics big man Kristaps Porziņģis found himself at the center of some disrespect when former NBA guard Patrick Beverley ranked ...
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Raptors' three-point shooting goes cold against volume-shooting Celtics
TORONTO - Three-point shooting is the weapon of choice in the modern NBA but the Toronto Raptors are struggling to find ...
Shorthanded Celtics put depth to good use in win over Raptors
Still, behind some clutch shooting from Derrick White and a crafty play call from Joe Mazzulla that enabled Neemias Queta to ...
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Celtics crush 76ers 124-104 to start second half of the season
The Boston Celtics resumed regular season play Thursday night as they traveled to Philadelphia to take on the eleventh-placed ...
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Tatum's double-double leads undermanned Celtics past Raptors 111-101
TORONTO - Jayson Tatum had a double-double as the undermanned Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday.
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Celtics could acquire three-time NBA champion Warriors center via summer signing
The defending 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics are currently positioned as the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed with a 39-16 ...