Kristaps Porzingis 'Couldn't Breathe' In Game 5 Win, Misses Second Half

[RealGM Wiretap]

Kristaps Porzingis sat the second half of the Boston Celtics' 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5 after struggling to breathe.

"I mean (Porzingis) couldn't breathe," Joe Mazzulla said. "He was available if absolutely necessary. And so that (going to the bench) was just a decision between me and him."

Porzingis has been battling a respiratory illness for the past three months.

Porzingis finished the game with one point on 0-3 shooting. 

Luke Kornet played for Porzingis and finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, and seven blocks in the second half.

Via Brian Windhorst/ESPN

[Vegeta10176]

Honestly he shouldn't be playing clearly something very wrong with him.. Its a game and yes they are ridiculously paid but it's still a game..

[Rip32]

Dude is a walking mash unit

[BigHustle]

KP should stay home and rest up. At this point NQ can add more value. Would love to see him vs Robinson.