Celtics Win Game 1 Against Cavaliers Without Key Player, But Optimism Rises as Porzingis Seen Walking Out of Building

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 120-95. The Celtics dominated the game without their key player, Kristaps Porzingis, who was sidelined due to a calf strain he sustained in Game 4 against the Miami Heat. Despite his absence, the team still managed to win convincingly.

After the game, NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg shared an intriguing observation about Porzingis that sparked hope for fans. He noted that he saw Porzingis walking out of the building perfectly fine, with no signs of injury. This update provided optimism that Porzingis might return sooner than initially expected.

Initial reports suggested that Porzingis could be out for one to two weeks, but head coach Joe Mazzulla indicated that the injury might not be as severe as originally thought. Forsberg’s observation further reinforced this notion, as he noted that Porzingis was walking with confidence and without any visible support or brace after the game.

Despite his absence from Game 1, Porzingis is still a vital part of the team’s success. The Celtics have been performing well without him and are currently leading in the series against Cleveland Cavaliers. However, with Porzingis back on court soon, it will give a boost to their team morale and increase their chances of winning games in quick succession.