Boston Celtics to Play Game 5 of First Round Series Against Heat Without Porzingis

Celtics Lead Best-of-Seven Series 2-1

Wednesday's Game 5 Could Give Celtics Commanding 3-1 Series Lead

The Boston Celtics announced Tuesday that they will be without big man Kristaps Porzingis for Game 5 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

The Celtics are up 2-1 lead in the series, so they could take a commanding 3-1 advantage with a victory.

Porzingis has been dealing with a right foot injury and has not played since Game 2 of the series.

The Celtics will also be without Marcus Smart (ankle) and Robert Williams III (knee) for Game 5.

The Heat are coming off a 10-point loss to the Celtics in Game 4 in Boston.

The Celtics are hoping to close out the series in Game 5 and avoid a potential Game 6 on Friday in Miami.