Celtics' Luke Kornet: Notches three blocks vs. Wizards
Rotowire
Kornet registered 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 win over Washington.
Like Friday's game against Charlotte, Kornet was in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest with the Celtics resting all of their starters plus Al Horford (rest). Kornet registered three blocks this season for the eighth time and scored in double digits for a second straight game. Kornet established himself as a key big man off the bench for Boston, and he finishes the regular season averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 15.6 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Double-double vs. Charlotte
Rotowire
Kornet logged 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 131-98 win over the Hornets.
Kornet got his sixth start of the season Friday with the Celtics resting all of their starters plus Al Horford (toe). Kornet took advantage of the opportunity, as he managed to register his first double-double of the season and the third of his career. He'll likely get the start at center for Boston's regular-season finale against Washington on Sunday.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Gets starting nod
Rotowire
Kornet is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kornet will replace Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) in the starting lineup Friday. Kornet is averaging 10.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Returns to bench
Rotowire
Kornet isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Kornet got the nod at center Saturday against the Bulls, but he'll retreat to his usual bench role with Kristaps Porzingis back in action following a maintenance day off. Kornet is averaging 6.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 11 March appearances (three starts).
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Flirts with double-double in start
Rotowire
Kornet supplied eight points (4-5 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-113 win over Chicago.
Kornet moved into the starting lineup Saturday, replacing Kristaps Porzingis who was given the night off as part of his injury management. As he tends to do whenever he is afforded significant minutes, Kornet came through for anyone who happened to stream him. While he is probably not worth holding, managers should continue to monitor the rotation in Boston, waiting for the perfect opportunity to snap him up again.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Starting against Chicago
Rotowire
Kornet is in the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Kornet will move to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, and he will slot at center alongside Al Horford in the frontcourt. Kornet is averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a starting role this season.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Moves back to bench
Rotowire
Kornet isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Kornet will be replaced by Al Horford in the starting lineup Wednesday. Kornet is averaging 8.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 assists in 17.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Draws another spot start
Rotowire
Kornet is starting Monday's game against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Kornet will join the starting lineup for the second time in four games, as the Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (ankle), Sam Hauser (ankle) and Al Horford (rest). Kornet tallied 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists and one block over 28 minutes in Tuesday's spot start against the Jazz.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Prolific in rare start
Rotowire
Kornet finished with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 victory over the Jazz.
The Green Kornet was fantastic in what was only his third start of the season. The absence of Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) allowed Kornet to shine. His nine rebounds matched his season high. The Vanderbilt product produced exactly the kind of spark needed by Boston on the end of its five-game road trip. Alas, Kornet will probably return to his reserve role when the Celtics return to Boston on Thursday to face the Suns.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Gets starting nod
Rotowire
Kornet is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.
With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) out, Kornet will enter the starting lineup. Kornet is averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes across his previous two starts this season.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Sharp in win
Rotowire
Kornet closed with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Saturday's 117-107 victory over the Suns.
Kornet capitalized on his looks from the field, chipped it on the glass, and brought his signature brand of two-way activity to the Celtics' bench rotation. Xavier Tillman was a healthy scratch Saturday, and it will be interesting to see if he re-emerges in a role Monday against Portland, but Kornet may have moved ahead on Boston's depth chart.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Gets 15 minutes in return
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) tallied two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes in Sunday's 131-91 win over the Grizzlies.
In his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Kornet re-entered the rotation as the Celtics' backup center. Fellow center Neemias Queta nearly produced a double-double off the bench with eight points and eight rebounds, but he was clearly behind Kornet, as Queta didn't check into the game until 9:40 remained in the fourth quarter. The Celtics were without Jaylen Brown (back) on Sunday and moved Al Horford into the starting five in his stead, so Kornet's minutes ceiling could be a bit lower Wednesday against the Hawks if Brown is back in action and Horford is moved to the bench.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Good to go
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
As expected, Kornet will shake off a probable tag and suit up Sunday, ending a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Before he was sidelined, the backup big man played at least 18 minutes in four straight games, averaging 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 19.8 minutes during that stretch.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Won't play Thursday
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Kornet continues to deal with left hamstring tightness and will be unavailable for a third consecutive game. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Memphis. Sam Hauser and Al Horford are candidates to see increased run Thursday.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Questionable for Thursday
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Kornet has missed the last two games due to a tight left hamstring, but it's somewhat encouraging that he's deemed questionable on Boston's initial injury report for Thursday's game after being listed as doubtful for the previous two matchups. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 7.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Unavailable Tuesday
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) will not play Tuesday versus Indiana, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Kornet will miss his second consecutive game due to left hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old's next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday against Los Angeles. Kristaps Porzingis should operate in a large role Tuesday, while Oshae Brissett or Lamar Stevens could be incorporated into the center rotation.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Doubtful for Tuesday
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
This is unfortunate news for Boston, as Al Horford is resting Tuesday and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is questionable. Sam Hauser could see more run Tuesday, and he fared well Monday against the Pelicans with 11 points, one assist, one steal and three triples in 26 minutes.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Out Monday
Rotowire
Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
As expected, Kornet has been downgraded from doubtful to out. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Indiana.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Unlikely to play Monday
Rotowire
Kornet is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to left hamstring tightness, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
Kornet will miss at least one game after leaving Saturday's loss to the Clippers due to left hamstring tightness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus Indiana.
... See More... See Less
Celtics' Luke Kornet: Quiet despite promotion
Rotowire
Kornet notched two points (1-3 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Monday's 119-110 victory over the Mavericks.
Kornet played a meaningful role for the second straight game but was unable to repeat his performance from Sunday. With Kristaps Porzingis (knee) given the night off, Kornet slid into the backup center role behind the returning Al Horford. Despite his struggles, Kornet remains a name to watch should either Prozingis or Horford miss time moving forward.
