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Kristaps Porzingis nears return after calf strain and targets NBA In-Season Tournament Final 4 in Las Vegas.

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There's a sense of optimism surrounding the return of Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who has been sidelined due to a calf strain. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, there's a likelihood that Porzingis will be back in action later this week.

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Although he will be absent for the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, there is growing confidence that he might join the lineup for the In-Season Tournament Final 4 in Las Vegas if the Celtics advance, as reported by Wojnarowski.

Having sustained the calf strain on November 24, Porzingis is set to miss his fourth consecutive game tonight.

However, his recovery seems to be progressing well, with no reported setbacks so far. The hope is that he can maintain this positive trajectory and make a comeback later this week.

This season, the 28-year-old Latvian has been a valuable asset for the Celtics, averaging 18.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 15 games.

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