The Celtics' offense struggled in his absence, particularly from beyond the arc, where they set a playoff record by missing 45 of 60 three-point attempts. The lack of interior scoring and defensive rim protection highlighted the void left by Porzingis.

BOSTON — The Celtics will be shorthanded for Game 2 against the Knicks, but as expected, it’s not too bad. Kristaps Porzingis was upgraded on the injury report from probable to available due to his illness. Sam Hauser, the lone player unavailable, went from doubtful to out with the right ankle sprain he suffered in Game 2.

After both Kristaps Porzingis and Sam Hauser left Monday night's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks early, the Celtics have announced what their availabilities are for Game 2.