Following a month-long injury absence, Kristaps Porzingis anticipates playing in the 2024 NBA Finals.

With Kristaps Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics, who won 12-2 over the Eastern Conference in the first three rounds, will be even more formidable. He verified this to WMTW Channel 8, an ABC affiliate in Maine.

“I feel wonderful. I’m feeling well. I’m improving, and we’ll be prepared to go.

On social media, Porzingis also let his followers know that they can expect to see him in the NBA Finals.

The Latvian language read, “Thank you to everyone who supports and sympathizes throughout the season. I’ll be back in line soon. See you in the finals and then in the arena with your own.” Porzingis had a season marred by injuries with the Celtics, playing just 57 games.

This wasn’t his first absence due to calf issues; he missed seven games this season due to left calf injuries. Furthermore, he has been seen sporting tape over the back of his left leg.

His other injuries ranged widely and included back problems, a sprained left ankle, problems with his right hamstring, problems with inflammation, and contusions in his right knee.

This is a massive acquisition for the Celtics, who will play the Mavericks, who have a formidable big man rotation in Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, or the Timberwolves, who, if they pull off a stunning comeback, feature the twin towers of Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.

Throughout the season, the Latvian center averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. He won’t have played since April 29th, so his legs will be incredibly fresh.

However, if his new legs lead to rusty play, hurting the Celtics’ chances of winning their 18th championship, they could be in serious trouble.

The Boston Celtics easily defeated the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Indiana Pacers in three meetings, dropping just two games overall.

The ailments that each of the Celtics‘ opponents has endured is a significant critique of their current success. The top player for each of the three teams missed time throughout the series:

Tyrese Gibson went down for the Pacers, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were lost by the Cavaliers mid-series, and Jimmy Butler was out for the Heat.

The Celtics have the best net rating this season (11.6) while having the No. 1-ranked offense (123.2) and the No. 3-ranked defense (111.6).

Their stats indicate that they are one of the most elite regular-season teams in modern history, so they will be expected to finish the job.

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