Mon Nov 25 17:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Celtics’ Porzingis to Make Season Debut Monday Against Clippers
**BOSTON, MA –** Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will return to the court Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking his season debut after recovering from foot surgery in June. Sources confirmed the news to ESPN.
Porzingis’s recovery has progressed rapidly, with the 7-foot-3 center participating in recent scrimmages with both the Celtics and their G League affiliate. His return comes five months after the procedure, a testament to a rigorous rehabilitation program designed to ensure full recovery and proper body balance.
The Latvian big man, who joined the Celtics in an offseason trade, played a crucial role in their championship run last season. Despite a calf strain in the first round of the playoffs and a rare tendon injury suffered in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Porzingis returned to contribute in three Finals games. Last season, he averaged an impressive 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game. Celtics fans will eagerly anticipate his return to the lineup.
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