Boston Celtics fans can breathe a cautious sigh of relief as Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return to the lineup for the NBA Finals after recovering from a calf injury. Porzingis, who has become rather well-acquainted with the Celtics' bench, has been sidelined since April 29 due to a strained left calf suffered in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat (USA Today, NBC, Fox).

The 7'3" Latvian might need to reintroduce himself to some of his teammates, as he's missed 25 games during the regular season and 10 games in the postseason leading up to the Finals. Despite his absence, the Celtics have managed to keep their championship hopes alive, demonstrating that sometimes, the best ability is availability (USA Today, NBC).

When present on the court, Porzingis is a force to be reckoned with, averaging 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during the regular season. Impressive numbers, indeed, but given his frequent flyer miles on the injury report, Boston fans may be forgiven for labeling him the "Glass Unicorn" instead of the "Unicorn" (USA Today, NBC, Fox).

Porzingis gave Bostonians a glimmer of hope with a social media post on May 29, indicating his return just in time to help the Celtics in their quest for an NBA title. We can only hope his Instagram skills translate into on-court productivity (USA Today, NBC, USA Today).

The big man was spotted participating in 3-point shooting drills and 5-on-5 practices over the weekend, boosting confidence in his readiness for the Finals. The only thing more fragile than his calf muscle might be Boston's collective morale should he hobble off the court again (USA Today, NBC, Fox, USA Today).

And in a plot twist worthy of a telenovela, the Celtics will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, setting up a juicy 'revenge match' storyline given Porzingis' history with the Mavericks. Nothing quite says drama like a player going up against his former team, particularly when that former team might be speculating how they've managed to dodge the injury bullet since his departure (USA Today, NBC, USA Today).

The NBA Finals tip-off on Thursday, June 6, at TD Garden in Boston: a venue where popcorn sales might see a slight uptick due to the added theatrical elements. Will Porzingis be the Celtics' secret weapon, or just another speed bump on the way to another Finals heartbreak? Only time—and the robustness of a certain calf muscle—will tell (USA Today, USA Today).

Stay tuned, folks. In the meantime, let’s all appreciate the irony of relying on someone known as the Unicorn—mythical and rare, much like Porzingis’ on-court appearances.