In a turn of events more surprising than a telenovela plot twist, Kristaps Porzingis has found a way to bench himself during the NBA Finals thanks to his left leg. And no, this isn't an everyday ankle twist or a minor sprain, but a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon. Sounds fancy, doesn't it?

Porzingis sustained this injury during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, a match that had fans on the edge of their seats until the moment his leg decided to take a prolonged timeout (USA Today, Fox). Interestingly, this bizarre injury is unrelated to the right calf issue that had kept him out earlier in the playoffs (USA Today).

Despite this setback, Porzingis remains optimistic, even appearing in videos walking around with a brace on his ankle, seemingly unbothered (Fox). Maybe his leg is protesting the limited screen time it's getting.

However, optimism doesn't immediately translate to court action. Porzingis' presence in upcoming games is being determined on a day-to-day basis, akin to a suspenseful episode cliffhanger (Fox, NBC). With Game 3 poised to commence at the American Airlines Center in Dallas (CNN), fans are left in a will-he-or-won't-he suspense. Spoiler alert: Porzingis is not expected to play in this key game against the Mavericks (NBC).

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, in a bid to quell the brewing storm of speculation, emphasized that the medical team's decision on Porzingis' game readiness is final. Player safety, it seems, trumps endless fan theories and anxious hopes (USA Today, Fox). After all, keeping the Latvian unicorn healthy is critical, even if it dampens Celtics' otherwise promising performance.

Porzingis' performance in the Finals so far has been impressive, racking up 20 points, six rebounds, and three blocks in Game 1, and following it up with 12 points and four rebounds in Game 2 before his left leg decided it needed a break (USA Today, Fox). Fans and teammates alike have recognized how crucial Porzingis is to the team's dynamic (CNN).

With the Celtics leading the NBA Finals series 2-0 against the Dallas Mavericks (NYPost), the pressing question remains: Can they maintain their edge without Porzingis? The torn medial retinaculum can cause the tendon to slip out of place, leading to pain and instability in the ankle and foot (USA Today). It's an enigmatic complication in an already challenging series.

Porzingis has had his fair share of foot and ankle injuries in the past (USA Today). So, while this current predicament is unrelated to previous injuries, it adds to his colorful history of lower limb woes. Some might call it an ironic constant in his career; others might consider it a running gag in a tragicomedy.

For now, the Celtics and their fans can only wait and hope that Porzingis' leg issues resolve sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, the drama both on and off the court will keep everyone guessing. Stay tuned, because in the world of sports, you never know whose leg might have the last laugh.