Big man Kristaps Porzingis has missed each of the Boston Celtics ' last seven games due to an illness. In those games, the Celtics are 5-2. However, it is clear that they would much rather have the Latvian native healthy and available to play.

Basketball fans are praying for Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis after announcing he has a "viral illness."

Kristaps Porzingis said he is dealing with an unidentified viral illness that has kept him out of several games. He is hoping to return soon.