Celtics Big Man Likely to Miss Second-Round Playoff

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out of Game 5 Against Heat

After missing Game 4 with a calf injury, Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has officially been ruled out of Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against the Miami Heat.

Porzingis suffered a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the Boston Celtics' five-game playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets. The injury occurred in the first quarter of the game and forced Porzingis to leave the court early.

Porzingis also missed time this season with other issues, including inflammation and contusions in his right knee. He returned to the lineup in Game 4 of the Nets series but was clearly limited by the injury.

With Porzingis out, the Celtics will be without one of their key players in Game 5. Porzingis is averaging 18.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game in the playoffs.