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Celtics making Hugo Gonzalez change that will alter their reality

The Boston Celtics are using Hugo Gonzalez to guard centers, and it's adding new depth to their future options.

Hugo Gonzalez, Bam Adebayo, and Kel'el Ware | Brian Babineau/GettyImages | Joe Boatman/GettyImages

BOSTON — Guarding centers isn’t new for Hugo Gonzalez. Just a few weeks ago, he battled Karl-Anthony Towns, helping the Boston Celtics take down the New York Knicks at TD Garden. On Friday night, the 19-year-old rookie was once again called upon. This time, it was Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware in front of him.