BOSTON — The Celtics will be shorthanded for Game 2 against the Knicks, but as expected, it’s not too bad. Kristaps Porzingis was upgraded on the injury report from probable to available due to his illness. Sam Hauser, the lone player unavailable, went from doubtful to out with the right ankle sprain he suffered in Game 2.

Since the 2025 NBA Playoffs started, something has been off with Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis. Seven games into their playoff run, Porzingis is averaging 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 34.9% from the field and 16.7% from three.