Read full articleTop Plays from Miami Heat vs. Boston CelticsTop Plays from Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics,04/27/20240:53Now PlayingPausedPorzingis shares where he's at in recovery process from injuryKristaps Porzingis details his path to recovery and what he's been able to do on the court as he prepares to return for the NBA Finals vs. the Mavericks.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/porzingis-shares-where-hes-at-in-recovery-process-from-injury/618400/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Porzingis shares where he's at in recovery process from injury</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>0:50Now PlayingPausedKristaps Porzingis confirms he will play in Game 1 of NBA FinalsKristaps gives a final injury update the day before the start of the NBA Finals and confirms that he will be playing in Game 1.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/kristaps-porzingis-confirms-he-will-be-playing-in-game-1-of-nba-finals/618764/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Kristaps Porzingis confirms he will play in Game 1 of NBA Finals</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>1:04Now PlayingPausedCeltics' Kristaps Porzingis on potentially returning for Game 1 of the NBA FinalsKristaps Porzingis said the plan is for him to be in the Celtics lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but added that nothing is final two days out. He also spoke of his excitement to be in the NBA Finals for the first time in his career.2:08Now PlayingPausedINSTANT REACTION: Will Kristaps Porzingis REALLY be ready to play come Game 1 of NBA Finals?Kristaps Porzingis gave some interesting answers during the Celtics' practice today regarding his status for the NBA Finals, and a report came out saying he is expected to play Game 1. Trenni Casey, Tom Giles and Marc Bertrand give their instant reaction and analysis on Arbella Early Editon today.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/instant-reaction-will-kristaps-porzingis-really-be-ready-to-play-come-game-1-of-nba-finals/618532/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">INSTANT REACTION: Will Kristaps Porzingis REALLY be ready to play come Game 1 of NBA Finals?</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>5:11Now PlayingPausedWhy Kristaps Porzingis is the biggest X-Factor in the NBA Finals| Good Word with Goodwill<p>Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s Tim Cato discuss why Kristaps Porzingis returning to the Celtics lineup may be too much for Dallas to handle and send a championship back to Boston. Hear the full conversation on “Good Word with Goodwill” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/posted-up-with-chris-haynes/id1446252794?mt=2"><ins>Apple Podcasts</ins></a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5vRJgUKqNVvwRE3OuduewS"><ins>Spotify</ins></a> or wherever you listen.</p>2:41Now PlayingPausedExpectations for Kristaps Porzingis' return in NBA FinalsChris Forsberg and Phil Perry join Trenni on Arbella Early Edition to discuss what the realistic expectations for Kristaps Porzingis' return to play should be for the NBA Finals.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/expectations-for-kristaps-porzingis-return-in-nba-finals/617132/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Expectations for Kristaps Porzingis' return in NBA Finals</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>1:38Now PlayingPausedFLASHBACK: 2008 NBA Finals Game 1 – Celtics vs. LakersOn June 5, 2008 the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first Finals appearance for Boston in 22 years. The Celtics won the game, 98-88, behind Paul Pierce's electric return to the court after leaving the game in a wheelchair following what at first appeared to be a serious injury.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/flashback-2008-nba-finals-game-1-celtics-vs-lakers/618864/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">FLASHBACK: 2008 NBA Finals Game 1 – Celtics vs. Lakers</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>2:10Now PlayingPausedWho wins in a Finals matchup between 2008 Celtics and 2024 team?Eddie House and Phil Perry debate who wins in an NBA Finals matchup between the 2007-08 Celtics and this year's team.<p><em><a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/celtics-videos/who-wins-in-a-finals-matchup-between-2008-celtics-and-2024-team/618967/?partner=yahoo&cid=yahoo">Who wins in a Finals matchup between 2008 Celtics and 2024 team?</a> originally appeared on <a href="https://www.nbcsportsboston.com?cid=yahoo">NBC Sports Boston</a></em></p>2:48Now PlayingPausedNBA Finals teams with the best records (regular season + playoffs)<p>These are the NBA teams with the fewest regular season losses going into the NBA finals, including this year's Eastern Conference champs, the Boston Celtics.</p>0:32Now PlayingPausedNBA.comTop Plays from Miami Heat vs. Boston CelticsNBA.comSat, Apr 27, 2024, 8:23 PMLink Copied1Top Plays from Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics,04/27/2024