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Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out for the remainder of the first-round NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Porzingis reacted to news of the injuries Saturday with a tweet of his own, promising a speedy recovery.
I appreciate all the support! I love this game and this is part of it. I will recover soon
– Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) August 29, 2020
Before his tweet, Porzingis addressed the injury while speaking to reporters.
“It’s very disappointing. Very frustrating,” Porzingis said. “But I learned to accept that feeling and look forward. I’m not sure (I need surgery). We hope the injections I did can help. It depends on how I’m going to feel in the next few weeks.”
As for whether his season is over, Porzingis wasn’t sure.
“If this is the end of my season, it has a bitter end, although I think it was my year,” Porzingis said. “I got into a better rhythm and started playing better basketball.”
Porzingis has not played since Game 3 due to an injury, which is now revealed as a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee.
The Mavs issued the following statement about Porzingis:
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Kristaps Porzingis has been receiving treatment for a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee and more treatment options are being explored at this time. Porzingis suffered the injury in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Playoffs.
Porzingis has not received medical clearance to play for the remainder of the Mavericks’ first-round series and will not be available.
The Clippers have a 3-2 lead in five games, with Luka Doncic left to support the team’s weight as he fights with a concern for his own fitness, shining through in a dramatic Game 4 victory.
Game 6, with Porzingis absent, is scheduled for Sunday after the NBA agreed to a restart following the postponement of midweek games amid protests against police brutality and racial inequality.
Porzingis averaged 20.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in 57 regular-season games this season.
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