Celtics' Porzingis Out for Game 5 with Soleus Strain

Same Injury Sidelines Antetokounmpo for Bucks

Porzingis' Status Uncertain Beyond Wednesday's Contest

The Boston Celtics have announced that center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Wednesday's Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat due to a soleus strain. The injury, which is the same one that has kept Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined for the entire Bucks-Pacers series, occurred in the fourth quarter of Game 4, as the Celtics built a sizeable lead.

Prior to his exit, Porzingis had contributed seven points and three rebounds to Boston's cause. His absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics' frontcourt, as the Latvian has been a key contributor throughout the regular season.

The Celtics have not provided a timeline for Porzingis' return, but his status for Game 6 on Friday and beyond remains uncertain. The team will likely provide further updates on his condition as they become available.

The news of Porzingis' injury is a blow to the Celtics, who are looking to close out the series against the Heat and advance to the second round. The team will need to find a way to fill the void left by Porzingis, who has been a key contributor on both ends of the court.