Kristaps Porziu0146u0123is only played 12 minutes in the Boston Celtics' 127-102 win over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their second-round NBA playoff series. He only scored one point, along with one rebound and one block.
Asked why Porzingis didn't play in the second half, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said, "He couldn't breathe."
In Wednesday's victory, that created an opportunity for Luke Kornet to play what was likely the best game of his career with seven blocks, 10 points and nine rebounds. Not only was he a strong defensive presence, but he also moved well in Boston's half-court game, setting screens and cutting to the basket for dunks and layups.