Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis battling a 'viral illness'

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis announced on social media Monday that he's been sitting out with what has so far been an unidentified illness.

"I have been dealing with some viral illness that we haven't been able to fully identify yet," Porzingis posted on the social media site during Monday's game between the Celtics and Jazz in Boston. "I am recovering and getting better. But still working my way back to full strength to help this team. Thanks for support and I'm hoping for a healthy return soon."

Porzingis hasn't played since Feb. 26 in Detroit with what the team has only described as a non-COVID illness, with Monday's game marking the sixth consecutive game…