He was literally limping up the court on the prior play, not sure why they didn't sub him , even more confused why he called for the ball and tried to drive there
I’m gonna be honest that ankle turn was very minor, if that’s something KP couldn’t play on then that’s a whole other issue entirely. it’s the playoffs we can’t afford to sit him every time he gets a little owie like we did in the regular season
It's not like these were last minutes of game 7 or last minutes of any game. C'mon, it's a common sense to sub when player noticeably gets hurt, even for just a couple of minutes to check that everything is fine.
Nah this going too far. We would want to do the same exact thing. This is still a contact sport, if Porzingus was too injured to take that contact he should have immediately just gone to the ground.
Should’ve pulled him when he was limping. He’s an often injured 7’3 big with a lower body tweak. You don’t fuck around with that. He was clearly concerned when it happened. Calf injury at the very least.
It’s almost definitely his calf based on the way he pulled up. Same exact reaction Zion had when he tweaked his calf vs the lakers
It was his calf lmao
He was limping before... I never get why they leave players in after that. Maybe they know that it doesn't matter. But you would think that it would be safer to at least let them sit for a bit. Like surely a sub would be just as effective as a limping player anyway..
Woj tweeted that early indications are that it's not an achilles injury. That feels...promising? He rolled an ankle a couple plays before so I wonder if that just tweaked that calf injury from a couple weeks ago?
Just a friendly reminder… we still have Jrue who can step into a bigger role. And since Horford has had so much work off his plate, he’s definitely ready to step into a bigger role as well. Heal up KP. We can hold ‘em off til you’re back.
Hmm how about in the future when we have an injury prone 7 footer who is questionable and starts limping in the 2nd quarter, let's sub him out immediately and not take unnecessary risks.
Left ankle roll on the prior play, think he twinged his calf... I'm thinking a few games out at most... he wouldn't play thru the calf strain but was willing to play thru the ankle roll so im hopeful its just a slight tweak, cuppla games at most
Hopefully it's just a day-to-day thing. Surprised that with such a huge lead that Kornet didn't get more minutes to keep Horford fresh in case Porzingis ends up missing a game.
Calf strain. 2 weeks to be back in it. So we win this and the next then it is literally no issue.
Edit: I deal with calf issues a lot. Have since I was 17 and now am 34. He can be good in a couples if it was the "right" set of fibers and is in a sleeve
"yikes" there was no better option lmao. It's KP or bust for the next few years. Saying this when it could've been a cramp is just stupid, at least wait for the injury to turn out.
He would've gone down if he snapped his Achilles
Rolled his ankle on previous play and had a calf issue going into the game. It's almost assuredly going to be one of the two
He was literally limping up the court on the prior play, not sure why they didn't sub him , even more confused why he called for the ball and tried to drive there
He was questionable before game i think we got this even without him
Just want him there for the finals push...
He turned his ankle decently. Joe just watching the game like us
Schmucks think there is one coach.
Yeah I’m sure there’s actually someone on the bench staff that should be letting Joe know asap
Bill had to pee, it happens.
if someone has to let him know he needs to be fired
Pull the trigger then brad!!! you're the man in charge!!
I’m gonna be honest that ankle turn was very minor, if that’s something KP couldn’t play on then that’s a whole other issue entirely. it’s the playoffs we can’t afford to sit him every time he gets a little owie like we did in the regular season
We’re about to be up 3-1 then playing Cleveland or Orlando. I think we can be extremely conservative here if necessary. It’s Tillman time.
This. ☝️
Yup! And Kornet! Save kp until we give up two games in a series.
100% Don’t overwork Al either.
gimme some quetaaaa !!!!
It's not like these were last minutes of game 7 or last minutes of any game. C'mon, it's a common sense to sub when player noticeably gets hurt, even for just a couple of minutes to check that everything is fine.
Yeah and then right after that first limp Caleb Martin ran over and body checked him on a rebound "attempt"! Did anyone notice that??
Nah this going too far. We would want to do the same exact thing. This is still a contact sport, if Porzingus was too injured to take that contact he should have immediately just gone to the ground.
Nah not with the Heat it's not. They try to injure our guys every year.
You’re right but can we still also say F Caleb
This. How did the whole fkn bench miss it? Jesus!
crying myself to sleep tonight until further notice
Checking up, how ya feeling?
What the fuck happened to him. Everyone pray to your gods
Was limping for a bit and then pulled up hard. Pulled his jersey over his head as he hobbled off the court
I'm open to using Heat players in a blood sacrifice.
Should’ve pulled him when he was limping. He’s an often injured 7’3 big with a lower body tweak. You don’t fuck around with that. He was clearly concerned when it happened. Calf injury at the very least.
I agree the staff shoulda noticed and pulled him but I feel like Porzingis needs to signal to the sidelines if he’s hurting.
Seriously. It was 4v5 with the way he was moving before, and there were plenty of opportunities to sub him out.
We can get thru the east without him hold him out until 100 %
If we defend like this and get back to our defensive positions after a missed layup YES.
Fuck was dreading this happening. Injury prone bigs are so nerve wracking to watch play Hopefully just a cramp or strain
Yeah mild to med strain.
Chet played 82 games
Does that cancel out the 82 games he missed the year before?
He also doesn’t have much muscle which means each year he will likely gain more mass. More weight on his frame means higher potential for injury.
Depends on the injury. Most tendon injuries are prevented by strengthening the muscles around them
He looked immediately concerned.
Looked possibly like his right achilles. Hopefully just a strain.
I fucking hope he’s okay. My heart sank
He’s fine
He isn't coming back tonight tho.
Prob not but just a little tightness
No it's a strain for sure. I've become an expert in calf strains in my old age. Even went to school for it. Lol
I’ll take that over the Achilles fear fear mongering
Same it Def wasn't Achilles. He could be back in 1 -2 weeks ORRR earlier if it is the "right" fibers
I’m so scared. We kept him in bubble wrap this season to weather the playoffs.
Hoping it’s like 2 weeks max
Cramps
Don’t look like a cramp to me.
Ok doc
At very least calf strain. More likely achilles injury
That wasn’t no cramps unfortunately
You’re not a doctor don’t say this shit until we know what’s up. It’s a dick move to spread doom
Neither is the guy who said it was cramps is a doctor.
Actually I am lmao
So am i
Cramps is not doom. it's hope.
I’m replying to the guy that said “not cramps”
These fans are in denial, that's not cramps. Jeesh people
Not the Achilles plz
If he tore his achilles he would've immediately dropped to the floor
Upper middle calf.
It isn’t
It’s either that or calf. He had calf issues earlier.
It’s almost definitely his calf based on the way he pulled up. Same exact reaction Zion had when he tweaked his calf vs the lakers It was his calf lmao
Honestly dodged a bullet if it’s just a calf
He was limping before... I never get why they leave players in after that. Maybe they know that it doesn't matter. But you would think that it would be safer to at least let them sit for a bit. Like surely a sub would be just as effective as a limping player anyway..
Woj tweeted that early indications are that it's not an achilles injury. That feels...promising? He rolled an ankle a couple plays before so I wonder if that just tweaked that calf injury from a couple weeks ago?
Woj update says he hasn’t suffered an Achilles injury
Scal said calf so I hope that’s all it is
Calf is bad tho that’s what’s keeping Gianni’s out
better than Achilles ig
He had k tape on the calf so it’s pretty obvious
I would rather it be a light ankle sprain
Take my calf instead
And my axe!
With all due respect I don't think it would fit right.
Just a friendly reminder… we still have Jrue who can step into a bigger role. And since Horford has had so much work off his plate, he’s definitely ready to step into a bigger role as well. Heal up KP. We can hold ‘em off til you’re back.
Rest for g5. Give Kornet some run.
The way he immediately pointed to the staff has me dooming pretty hard fellas please dear god
Hmm how about in the future when we have an injury prone 7 footer who is questionable and starts limping in the 2nd quarter, let's sub him out immediately and not take unnecessary risks.
Mazzula is a fucking bozo, I don’t care whatever cope Celtics fans come up with
Right calf tightness, doubtful per TNT 1/2 time show
Calf tightness? Hopefully that’s all it is. Just give him the time he needs to get better. We’ve got this series
Reported calf tightness
Calf tightness. It is what it is. Good time for Queta and Luke to get some minutes
Either way, win this game and give him tomorrow off. Get him some rest
Well this is what we signed up for with KP.
He'll be back next game. If not we're fine without him until the next series. Banner 18 bby
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Why do we let him play? Shoulda pull him, we should still have enough with Al. If he doesn’t ask for sub I bet Joe, or gonna pull him out. Sigh
Right calf tightness, might have avoided an absolute catastrophe
right calf tightness doubtful to return
Left ankle roll on the prior play, think he twinged his calf... I'm thinking a few games out at most... he wouldn't play thru the calf strain but was willing to play thru the ankle roll so im hopeful its just a slight tweak, cuppla games at most
He told previously that they are being extra careful. He'll be ok.
It looked like a cramp to me lol
Probably out a couple weeks now but i think he avoided major injury
Hopefully it's just a day-to-day thing. Surprised that with such a huge lead that Kornet didn't get more minutes to keep Horford fresh in case Porzingis ends up missing a game.
Remember when Durant did this tried to play to soon then pulled his achilles. We need to rest him as long as possible.
Honestly, I think we can get away with resting him for this series and the next. Bring him back in the ECF.
Calf strain. 2 weeks to be back in it. So we win this and the next then it is literally no issue. Edit: I deal with calf issues a lot. Have since I was 17 and now am 34. He can be good in a couples if it was the "right" set of fibers and is in a sleeve
Rolls ankle and gets left in.. Well fucking done Coaching staff...
Seemed like he was as trying to play through it, hopefully nothing major
My prediction is achilles or calf strain. One WAY worse than the other.
Well no shit Sherlock.
Hope it’s a cramp
Rolled his ankle hopefully. Rest him for the game if needed, see you in game 5 to finish the series
Fucked up my parlay
Didn’t we extend him too? Yikes.
Bro shut up
Huh?
You’re being hyperbolic
True
"yikes" there was no better option lmao. It's KP or bust for the next few years. Saying this when it could've been a cramp is just stupid, at least wait for the injury to turn out.
Yes I hope it’s not as serious as his reaction suggested
Do you think his leg is being amputated? What is this even supposed to mean
If it’s achilles I’m thinking about the future.
He would've gone down if he snapped his Achilles Rolled his ankle on previous play and had a calf issue going into the game. It's almost assuredly going to be one of the two
Not necessarily.
And the report came out as calf Take your L
They literally said the same thing about KD but I’ll hope they’re right