Kristaps Porzingis Faces Prolonged Absence Due to Unidentified Viral Illness

The Boston Celtics center has missed six consecutive games as doctors work to diagnose and treat his condition.

Kristaps Porzingis revealed he is battling a viral illness that remains unidentified, sharing an update on social media during the Celtics' game against the Jazz on Monday.
The illness has caused Porzingis to miss six straight games, with his last appearance on February 26 against the Detroit Pistons.
Despite his absence, the Celtics have maintained strong form, winning 14 of their last 17 games and holding second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Porzingis has participated in team practices and pregame warmups during his recovery but has not yet been cleared to return to play.
The 7-foot-2 center, averaging 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season, expressed optimism about his recovery and thanked fans for their support.