Kristaps Porzingis (calf) to miss Celtics' tournament quarterfinal - ESPN

03.12.2023 - 23:19 espn.com

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Monday's in-season tournament quarterfinal against the Indiana Pacers as he continues to recover from a left calf strain.

Porzingis suffered the injury on Nov. 24 in a loss to the Orlando Magic and has missed Boston's past three games. Coach Joe Mazzulla said last Sunday that the former All-Star would be reevaluated «after a week or so.» Porzingis has been enjoying a strong first season with the Celtics, averaging nearly 19 points on 54.7% shooting from the field.

For the Pacers, star guard Tyrese Haliburton missed Saturday's win over the Miami Heat with a non-COVID illness and a bone bruise in his right knee and is listed as questionable for Monday's quarterfinal with the knee injury.

Pacers forward Jalen Smith is out with left knee and heel injuries. The Pacers and Celtics both won their groups and face off as the East's Nos.

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Despite Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to join the Dodgers in a high-profile move worth a total investment of $375 million, Mets owner Steve Cohen said he would not change a thing about how the team pursued the prized free agent pitcher.

Ole Miss, football coach Lane Kiffin reach contract extension - ESPN

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin, who has led the program to its first two 10-win regular seasons, has agreed to a contract extension, athletic director Keith Carter announced Tuesday.

2023 NBA bets, lines and stats for Cavs-Celtics and more - ESPN

The NBA season continues with a seven-game slate for bettors to choose from Thursday. I'm most looking forward to the matchups between the Eastern Conference rivals Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics beat the Cavaliers on Tuesday, so this is the second game of a back-to-back. The Cavs are on a two-game losing streak, while the Celtics have won five of their past six. Boston enters as an 8.5-point favorite, but I'm very interested in two other bets from this game. It'll be interesting to see what happens Tuesday night.

Giannis drops 64; scuffle ensues with Pacers after Bucks' win - ESPN

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo exchanged heated words with members of the Indiana staff and raced toward the Pacers locker room Wednesday night as both teams squared off in a hallway in a dispute over the game ball following the Milwaukee Bucks star's franchise-record 64-point performance.

Pistons fall to Pacers as losing streak hits 20 games - ESPN

DETROIT — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points, and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, winning 131-123 on Monday night.

Los Angeles Lakers to hang banner that honors NBA Cup win - ESPN

After the Los Angeles Lakers failed to defend their 2020 championship when they lost in the first round to the Phoenix Suns in 2021, general manager Rob Pelinka stated the franchise's aspirations in no uncertain terms.