Porzingis excluded shortly before the start of the Celtics-knicks game due to illness

New York (AP) – Kristaps Porzingis was excluded shortly before Boston Celtics’ match against New York Knicks on Saturday night due to a disease.

Celtics announced an update to their starting lineup shortly before the game and said Luke the grain would be the center instead of Porzingis, a former all-star as a member of Knicks.

Boston was already without another starter, with the Jue Holiday sideline of a right shoulder injury.

Knicks lacked starting and Anunoby for a third straight game due to a sprained right foot, but starting center Karl-Anthony Towns played after being performed as questionable with a tender right knee.

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