Kornet will return to a bench role for the Celtics in Friday's game against the Lakers. After starting Wednesday's win against the Clippers, Kornet will assume his usual role off the bench. Boston is getting key players back for this matchup.
Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.
Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The Celtics outlasted the severely shorthanded Clippers 117-113 in overtime, getting key contributions from a surprise source.
Dyson Daniels hit a short jumper in the lane with just over a minute left in overtime and Onyeka Okongwu made two free throws with 11 seconds left, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-115 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Boston has been inconsistent for weeks — a stark difference from last season’s joyride — but is still among the best defending NBA champions of this century.
Kornet will start against the Hawks on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports ... and will be missed by the Celtics taking on a talented Hawks squad. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta ...
Late in the first quarter, LeBron James found himself one-on-one with Celtics center Luke Kornet near the three-point line. With the shot clock running out, LeBron James had to make something happen. He made his move, blowing past the big man with ease.