The Latest Breaking News from Luke Kornet

With the style of play that the team has been leaning on in his absence with Luke Kornet filling in for the role Timelord will play, Boston can spend their time with Williams getting him up to speed on Joe Mazzulla's offense.

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics' recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston.

The answer might surprise you.

The former No. 2 pick supports Kornet's hand-birds and the team that generates the dunks behind them.

The Celtics led by as much as 42 points in the game, and never trailed at any point.

The Vanderbilt alum has been a solid option off the bench while Timelord heals.

Down their best player, Boston made quick work of Washington

Get to know this funky wrinkle used by the 7-foot-2 Boston big man.

BOSTON — The Celtics have proven early this season that they can win games without several of their key players. But they ventured into some uncharted territory without Jayson Tatum on Sunday night.

Seven Celtics players scored in double-figures as Boston cruised to a 130-121 victory at home against Washington Sunday evening.

With the win, the Celtics improved to 15-4 overall while consolidating their grip on the top spot in the league's Eastern Conference standings.