Celtics Injury Report Includes 64-18 Ahead of NBA Finals Game 1

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The NBA Finals are often decided as much by the health of the respective ball clubs in it as it is by the talent on their rosters. And with the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks set to tip off in Game 1 of a highly anticipated showdown on Thursday night, the injury report is certainly worth monitoring.

Injury Report for Boston Celtics

The Celtics come into the series with a relatively clean bill of health, with only one player listed on the injury report. Forward Robert Williams III is questionable with a knee injury, but he is expected to play in Game 1.

Injury Report for Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks, on the other hand, have a few more injury concerns. Forward Maxi Kleber is out for the series with a calf injury, while center Kristaps Porzingis is questionable with a foot injury. Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is also questionable with a foot injury.

The Celtics will be looking to take a 1-0 lead in the series when they host the Mavericks in Game 1 on Thursday night. The game will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC.