He started in eight of the Celtics' nine games prior to his injury, and over that span he averaged 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game. Porzingis should be in the starting lineup for Friday's game due to Al Horford (rest) sitting for the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set.

With the Celtics embarking on a tough January schedule, which starts against the Timberwolves on Thursday, they’re looking to get fully healthy. That includes big man Kristaps Porzingis, who has missed the past three games because of the left ankle sprain he suffered Christmas Day against the 76ers.

On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets. For the game, they have announced their injury report. Via The Boston Celtics: "Injury Report for tonight at Houston: Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) - QUESTIONABLE Al Horford (rest) - OUT Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE" Brown missed the team's last game,

The Celtics will get some reinforcements back in the lineup Friday night when they face off against the Houston Rockets. Boston upgraded Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) to available after the big man missed Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves.