BOSTON — New faces in new places have defined this Boston Celtics season. Josh Minott’s starting lineup success. Hugo Gonzalez’s unexpected, immediate impact. Chris Boucher’s defensive intensity and leadership on the bench. Even the increased playmaking role of Payton Pritchard. But among the bunch, Luka Garza has quietly strung together a few high-impact games.
Outside of the whomping that was the Houston Rockets game, Garza’s minutes off the bench have been a big positive for the Celtics. And while his energy on the defensive glass and rapid-fire screening have been impressive, Garza’s best attribute has been the same as it was in college at Iowa: Scoring.