Celtics, Josh Hart and Knicks
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Kornet had the game of his life in Game 5, saving the Celtics' season in the wake of Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear.
It happened late in the first quarter: Jalen Brunson attacked in transition, Hart cut baseline, and as Brunson delivered the pass, Hart elevated for a layup — only to take Luke Kornet’s elbow square to the face. He collapsed instantly, and Kornet immediately signaled to the Knicks bench.
Luke Kornet delivered for the Celtics off the bench in Game 5 — recording seven blocks over 26 minutes of play.
Former New York Knicks center Luke Kornet prevented his former team from moving forward on the NBA playoff bracket.
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White, Jaylen Brown and Luke Kornet did their best to make up for Jayson Tatum's absence and stayed alive in the NBA playoffs