NBA playoffs: Celtics' Porzingis leaves game with calf tightness
01 November 2024 ❤ 0
NBA季后赛:凯尔特人队的波尔津吉斯因小腿紧张离场
The NBA playoffs are in full swing and the Boston Celtics faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a highly anticipated game. However, the Celtics were dealt a blow when their star player, Kristaps Porzingis, had to leave the game early due to calf tightness.
The 7-foot-3 Latvian center has been a key player for the Celtics this season, averaging 20.1 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. His presence on both ends of the court has been crucial for the teams success and his absence was definitely felt in this important playoff game.
Porzingis had been dealing with some discomfort in his calf leading up to the game, but he decided to give it a go and play through it. However, just a few minutes into the first quarter, he signaled to his coach that he needed to come out of the game.
It was clear that Porzingis was not himself on the court as he struggled to move and jump with his usual agility. The teams medical staff immediately attended to him and after some evaluation, it was determined that he should not continue playing.
This news was devastating for both Porzingis and the Celtics fans. The team had high hopes for this playoff run and losing their star player would be a huge blow to their chances of advancing.
After leaving the game, Porzingis underwent further evaluation and it was revealed that he had suffered from calf tightness. This is a common injury among athletes, especially basketball players who put a lot of strain on their lower legs during games.
Calf tightness can be caused by various factors such as overuse, muscle fatigue or even dehydration. It is important for athletes to properly warm up before games and stay hydrated to prevent this type of injury.
The Celtics medical staff immediately started treatment on Porzingis and he will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. The team has not given a timeline for his return, but it is likely that he will miss at least a few games.
This is a huge blow for the Celtics as they continue their playoff journey. They will have to rely on their other key players such as Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, and Jaylen Brown to step up in Porzingis absence.
The Celtics ended up losing the game against the 76ers, but they are determined to bounce back in their next game. The team knows that they cannot dwell on this loss and must focus on the task at hand – winning without Porzingis.
In the post-game press conference, Celtics coach Brad Stevens expressed his disappointment over losing Porzingis but also praised his teams resilience. He said, "We obviously missed Kristaps out there tonight, but Im proud of how our guys fought until the end. Well regroup and come back stronger in our next game."
The Celtics fans also showed their support for Porzingis by sending him messages of encouragement on social media. They know how important he is to the team and are hoping for a speedy recovery so he can return to help them in their playoff run.
As for Porzingis himself, he remains optimistic about his injury and is determined to come back stronger. In an Instagram post after the game, he wrote, "Disappointed that I couldnt finish the game tonight but Ill be back soon. Thank you all for your support."
The Celtics will need all hands on deck as they continue their playoff journey without Porzingis. They are currently tied 1-1 with the 76ers in their series and every game counts from here on out.
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NBA季後賽正如火如荼地進行著,波士頓凱爾特人隊迎戰費城76人隊的比賽引發了高度關注。然而,凱爾特人隊在這場重要的季後賽比賽中遭遇了打擊,因為他們的明星球員克里斯塔普斯·波爾津吉斯因小腿紧张不得不提前離場。
這位身高7英尺3英寸的拉脫維亞中鋒本賽季一直是凱爾特人隊的關鍵球員,平均每場比賽得到20.1分和8.2個籃板。他在球場兩端的存在對球隊的成功至關重要,在這場重要的季後賽比賽中,他的缺席無疑讓人感受到了。
波爾津吉斯在比賽前一直有些小腿不適,但他決定堅持下去並打完全場。然而,在第一節比賽剛開始幾分鐘後,他向教練示意需要離開場地。
很明顯,波爾津吉斯在球場上表現不佳,他的移動和跳躍都沒有以往的靈活。球隊的醫療人員立即為他提供治療,在進行了一些評估後,決定他不能繼續比賽。
這個消息對波爾津吉斯和凱爾特人隊的球迷來說都是毀滅性的。球隊對這次季後賽充滿了希望,而失去明星球員將對他們晉級的機會造成巨大打擊。
離開比賽後,波爾津吉斯接受了進一步的評估,結果顯示他患有小腿紧张。這是運動員中常見的傷病,特別是在籃球運動中,因為在比賽中下肢承受了很大壓力。
小腿紧张可能由多種因素引起,如過度使用、肌肉疲勞甚至脫水。運動員在比賽前做好充分的準備和保持水分補充可以預防這種傷病。
凱爾特人隊的醫療人員立即開始對波爾津吉斯進行治療,他將接受進一步的評估以確定傷勢的嚴重程度。球隊沒有給出他回歸的時間表,但很可能會缺席至少幾場比賽。
對凱爾特人隊來說,這是一個巨大的打擊,因為他們繼續季後賽之旅。他們必須依靠其他關鍵球員如杰森·塔圖姆、肯巴·沃克和杰倫·布朗在波爾津吉斯缺席時挺身而出。
凱爾特人隊最終在對陣76人隊的比賽中輸了球,但他們決心在下一場比賽中反彈。球隊知道他們不能沉浸在失利中,必須集中精力完成手頭上的任務——在沒有波爾津吉斯的情況下取得勝利。
在賽後新聞發布會上,凱爾特人隊主教練布拉德·史蒂文斯表達了對失去波爾津吉斯的失望,但也讚揚了球隊的韌性。他說:“我們顯然在今晚缺少了克里斯塔普斯,但我為我們的球員們一直戰到最後感到自
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