Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis has been upgraded to probable for Game 2 Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, The Athletic reported.
Porzingis, who was ejected in the third quarter of the Mavs’ Game 1 loss on Monday, was originally listed as questionable due to soreness in his right knee.
He missed 10 games earlier this season (Dec. 31-Jan. 17) while dealing with a similar injury.
He tallied 14 points and six rebounds in the Western Conference first-round series opener in the NBA bubble near Orlando.
Dallas was leading 71-66 when Porzingis was tossed for picking up his second technical foul. Los Angeles went on to win, 118-110.
The 7-foot-3 Porzingis, 25, averaged 20.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in 57 starts during his first season with the Mavericks.