Yet another lower-leg injury sent Kristaps Porzingis to the locker room during the Celtics’ Christmas Day matchup with the 76ers.

Kristaps Porzingis played 13 minutes in the first half against the 76ers but was downgraded from there due to a left ankle injury.

The Boston Celtics need a healthy Kristaps Porzingis. Unfortunately, he did not start the second half of their game against the Wizards because of right heel pain. Luke Kornet started in place of Porzingis. Kristaps Porzingis did not start the second half for Boston. Luke Kornet started in his place. Al Horford is out for a rest night.

Kristaps Porzingis keeps dealing with injuries in the 2024-25 NBA season, sustaining another injury during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

CLNS Media's Bobby Manning and SB Nation's Noa Dalzell analyze Porzingis play, health, and impact on the Boston Celtics.

For the first time in 2024-25, the Sixers faced off against the defending champion Boston Celtics on Wednesday evening — with the entire basketball world watching on Christmas Day. And while the Sixers had their very most critical players available,

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams all NBA season. Boston has dominated on the court and it has resulted in them being favorites to win the NBA title once again. However, they have seen some injuries this year which could hinder their chances.

The Boston Celtics wouldn't sacrifice their capacity to win now by acquiring LeBron James, and doing so would give Boston more cap flexibility once LeBron retires.

As the Boston Celtics duke it out with the Philadelphia 76ers in a back-and-forth battle on Christmas Day, disaster struck when star center Kristaps Porzingis suffered an apparent ankle injury in the second quarter and left the court.

Jayson Tatum scored 32 with 15 rebounds for Boston, which lost its second game in a row. Porzingis, who has missed all but nine games this season with injuries, did not return for the second half due to an injury.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis injured his ankle during a 118-114 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, league sources told ESPN. ESPN reported in the Inside Pass on Dec. 10 that the Heat are willing to listen to trade offers for Butler,