Kornet posted 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 124-90 victory over Washington.
Jayson Tatum did not play Sunday against Washington due to a sprained left ankle, allowing Kornet to start in the frontcourt alongside Al Horford. The Celtics have the second seed in the Eastern Conference locked up heading into the final week of the regular season, and Kornet could see ample playing time if the Celtics rest their key players.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting Sunday
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Kornet will start Sunday's game against the Wizards, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sidelined, Kornet and Al Horford will start in the frontcourt. As a starter this season, Kornet has averaged 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.9 steals in 27.9 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Returning to bench role
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Kornet is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
The Celtics are mostly healthy for this matchup against the Suns, so Kornet will return to his regular role as a depth option in the frontcourt. Kristaps Porzingis will start in this game, and Al Horford will also be available off the bench, so Kornet isn't expected to see many minutes.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Promoted to starting role
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Kornet is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
The Celtics will be shorthanded in the frontcourt due to the absences of Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), so Kornet will get the start at center. The big man is averaging 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game in his previous 12 starts this season.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Monday
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Kornet (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Kornet was a late addition to the injury report after presumably waking up under the weather. If Kornet is unable to give it a go, it's possible Neemias Queta gets an opportunity to pick up some backup center minutes.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Season-best effort on glass
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Kornet logged 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 121-111 victory over the Spurs.
The 16 boards were a season high for Kornet, who hadn't pulled down double-digit rebounds in a game since he made a spot start Feb. 8 against the Knicks. The 29-year-old center's role on the second unit makes him an unreliable fantasy option, but he's been a little more consistent of late, scoring in double digits in four of the last seven contests while averaging 8.3 points, 7.3 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks in 21.1 minutes and shooting 73.0 percent from the floor.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Plays well off bench
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Kornet racked up 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 victory over Portland.
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sat this game out for Boston, and Kornet was able to snap out of his slump as a result -- Kornet scored a total of five points across 29 minutes of his previous two outings. With Al Horford likely to rest Monday against the Kings, Kornet could see a healthy workload in that contest.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting Friday against Miami
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Kornet is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jaylen Brown (knee) out Friday, head coach Joe Mazulla has opted to go with a big starting frontcourt of Kornet, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum. It marks the fifth time Kornet will be in the starting five over Boston's last seven games. Kornet has averaged 5.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks over 21.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Back to bench Wednesday
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Kornet is not in Boston's starting lineup against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Kornet has started in four of the Celtics' last five games and has averaged 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over 25.4 minutes per game over that span. He'll come off the bench Wednesday due to the return of Al Horford (toe), but Kornet should still see prominent playing time due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting Monday
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Kornet is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Jazz on Monday.
Kornet will make his fourth start since the beginning of March due to the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe). Kornet has averaged 5.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks over 23.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Retreating to bench Saturday
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Kornet will come off the bench against the Lakers on Saturday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kornet has started in the Celtics' last three games and has averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 28.7 minutes per contest. He'll come off the bench Saturday while Al Horford enters the starting lineup, but Kornet should still see some meaningful minutes off the bench due to Kristaps Porzingis (illness) being sidelined.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Productive as starter
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Kornet had nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-105 win over the 76ers.
Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) were both held out Thursday, allowing Kornet to make another start for Boston. For the most part, he's been a serviceable streamer when the Celtics have been shorthanded this season. In 10 total starts this campaign, Kornet holds averages of 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.9 steals.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting Sunday
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Kornet will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (finger) sidelined, Boston will start Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Kornet. In seven starts this season, Kornet has averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.3 steals in 29.1 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Returning Friday
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Kornet (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kornet missed the Celtics' last two games while attending to a personal matter, but the veteran center will suit up for Friday's clash against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Kornet could slide into the Celtics' starting lineup due to Kristaps Porzingis being ruled out with an illness.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Questionable against Cleveland
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Kornet is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland due to personal reasons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Kornet has a chance to end a two-game absence Friday. If the big man doesn't rejoin the lineup, however, the Celtics may need Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to handle the backup center role. Jaylen Brown (thigh) and Jrue Holiday (finger) are also uncertain to play, so Al Horford could be tasked with a spot start.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Out again Wednesday
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Kornet (personal) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Kornet will miss his second consecutive game, and his next chance to play against Cleveland is coming Friday. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable, so Torrey Craig and Neemias Queta may get a chance to see some reps at center.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Coming off bench Monday
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Kornet is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Kornet was a late insert into the Celtics' starting lineup against the Knicks on Saturday, and he finished that contest with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in a 131-104 win. He will retreat to the bench Monday due to the return of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), though Kornet should see some playing time in double-big lineups alongside Porzingis and Al Horford against the Miami duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Shines in spot start
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Kornet chipped in 14 points (7-7 FG), 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 131-104 victory over the Knicks.
Kornet delivered an impressive performance in Saturday's blowout win, recording his first double-double of the season. The big man also posted game-high marks in rebounds and swats. Kornet has now started in seven outings this season, during which he has averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 29.1 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting sans Porzingis
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Kornet will start in Saturday's game against the Knicks, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.
Kristaps Porzingis was a late scratch for Saturday's game due to a non-COVID illness. Kornet will start alongside Al Horford and Jayson Tatum in the frontcourt.
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Celtics' Luke Kornet: Impresses as starter
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Kornet totaled 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 114-112 loss to the Rockets.
This was a terrific showing for Kornet as he picked up the start due to Derrick White (leg) being unavailable. Al Horford (toe) was expected to play but was ultimately a late scratch that went unreported by Boston. Kornet has fared well as a fill-in starter this season, averaging 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.3 blocks in six games.
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