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Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis suffers a rare leg injury, considered day-to-day for NBA Finals Game 3. His absence could impact the series. Celtics lead 2-0 against Mavericks. Porzingis addresses the injury, leaving his status uncertain.

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In the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis suffered an injury that left him day-to-day. The injury involved a tendon issue in his left leg, leading to concerns about his availability for Game 3 [1]. Porzingis addressed this rare injury that posed a potential sidelining threat for him in the pivotal game [2]. There was no clear indication given initially about his status and availability for the game [3][4].

The injury opened the door for the Mavericks to potentially make a comeback in the NBA Finals, as Porzingis' absence could significantly impact the Celtics-Mavericks series [5]. Porzingis, considered day-to-day with a right leg injury, faced uncertainty as reports emerged about his condition [6]. Despite being diagnosed with a new leg injury and considered day-to-day, Porzingis' status for the crucial game remained unclear [7][8].

The prolonged anticipation and mystery surrounding Porzingis's condition persisted through several sources as fans, analysts, and bettors anxiously awaited updates on his injury [9][10]. The Celtics faced questions and challenges surrounding the impact of Porzingis' absence on the lineup dynamics against the Mavericks [11].

While Porzingis was a significant factor, coverage expanded to include the overall dynamics and strategies within the games themselves. The Celtics managed to secure a 2-0 lead against the Mavericks in the NBA Finals, with Jrue Holiday’s impressive performance contributing to Boston's victories [12][13]. The series intensified as it moved to Dallas, with fans eager to see how both teams would navigate the remaining games [14].

In summary, Kristaps Porzingis' injury cast a shadow of uncertainty over the NBA Finals, contributing to speculation and mixed reactions surrounding his status in the championship series between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

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