Porzingis's illness hurts Celtics' playoff availability
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Kristaps Porzingis is still battling lingering effects from a virus, impacting his availability for the Celtics' playoff series against the Knicks. The NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Porzingis is experiencing energy fluctuations and stamina issues stemming from a March illness. He has tried various treatments, including IVs and sleep adjustments, to manage the side effects. Porzingis, who missed games in March, started Game 3 on the bench after missing the second half of Game 1 and playing limited minutes in Game 2.