The Boston Celtics faced the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden on Friday night in a back-to-back contest, missing key players for the game like All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum, star big man Kristaps Porzingis, and veteran forward Al Horford.
Despite being shorthanded vs. the Raptors, the Celtics secured a last-second 120-118 win thanks to depth players stepping up when their number was called. Reserve big man Luke Kornet, stepping into the starting lineup, had a standout performance with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Star forward Jaylen Brown contributed significantly with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, leading the team in a game with so many other key players absent.
The Celtics faced a rough start to the fourth quarter and several defensive lapses, but ultimately managed to secure the win at the end of regulation.
Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear the thoughts of the hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast on the win.
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