- June 17 Update -The Latvian bigman was able to suit up but did not play in the Game 4 loss to Mavericks. Listed as questionable ahead of Game 5 our thoughts below hold true that Porzingis will continue to watch from sidelines. Players on the team have noticed he looks uncomfortable in practice and this will not change during the finals. Expect the “specific instances” that Porzingis is reportedly available for for to not be enough for him to play.Kristaps Porzingis Injury UpdateThe Celtics announced that Porzingis sustained a torn medial retinaculum with an associated dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. This is particularly bad news for a basketball player, as the injury is rare and involves the major tendon on the medial side of the leg flipping over the ankle bone.Kristaps Porzingis To Miss The Remainder of The NBA FinalsDespite attempting to play through the pain after the injury, Porzingis contributed little in his limited minutes. Although he is listed as day-to-day, our panel of Pro Sports Docs expects him to miss the remainder of the NBA Finals. Based on their experience, this type of injury typically requires surgery and cannot be played through effectively. Is This Another Curt Schilling Bloody Sock incident?A similar famous case is when pitcher Curt Schilling of the Boston Red Sox dealt with a peroneal tendon injury, often remembered as the bloody sock incident. However, pitching, with its more limited motion, is easier to manage with temporary fixes like sutures, unlike the demands of basketball.Porzingis' Injury Alters NBA Finals LandscapeIn basketball, the dynamic nature of the sport makes it highly unlikely for Porzingis to return and be effective on either end of the court. The severity of his injury and the need for surgical intervention mean he will likely be ruled out for the rest of the series. This significantly shifts the dynamic of the NBA Finals, as the Celtics will now have to adjust their strategies and rotations in the absence of their key big man.Want to know the Truth on Injuries?To receive our injury analysis first - sign up here for our free notifications and sign up here for our free newsletter. Because Injuries Matter!WHAT ARE SIC PICKS?INSIDER INJURY KNOWLEDGE FROM FORMER PRO SPORTS TEAM DOCTORS TO GIVE YOU A WINNING EDGE IN SPORTS BETTING!SIC PICKS are powered by the proven SIC Score algorithms from our exclusive panel of former Pro Sports Team doctors to give you a sports betting edge. Each day our team of doctors analyze the players and teams and share their expert insights to help you make informed bets on the biggest unknown to sportsbooks and sports bettors - player health and injuries! For our Best Bets including spreads, totals, props and live in game with instant alerts as game day opportunities arise with research notes, sign up to SIC Picks here for less than $10 a week on an annual plan, or $49.99 a week. If you bet on the NBA, our SIC Score algorithm picks are having another winning season!Sign up to SIC Picks today to get our NBA picks sent direct to your cell!