Kristaps Porzingis Out for Celtics Game Against Opponent Due to Illness Reconditioning on March 23

Kristaps Porzingis will not play for the Boston Celtics against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 23, 2025. He is out due to conditioning issues after returning from an illness.

Porzingis has played 35 games this season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. With his absence, Luke Kornet, who averages 5.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, is expected to fill in at center. The Celtics have performed well without Porzingis, holding a 28-7 record in games he did not play.