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Kelly Olynyk, Celtics Bench Continue To Impress In Win Over Hornets

Ever since Avery Bradley missed the first of four games due to an Achilles injury on January 7, the Boston Celtics bench has stepped up big to help keep the team’s recent momentum going forward.

That much proved true once again on Monday, as a small group of reserves used grit and hustle to help propel the Celtics toward a 108-98 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Bradley’s first game back.

Center Kelly Olynyk led the way for the bench, posting 15 points and 9 rebounds. Jaylen Brown followed with nine points, and Marcus Smart made up for a two-point night with an all-around effort of five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block.