What is Luke Kornet’s reaction to getting posterized in Saturday’s win vs. the Mavs? He gave a hilarious explanation to NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin.

Luke Kornet was inserted into the starting lineup at the last minute against the Rockets as he made the most of his minutes.

This was a terrific showing for Kornet as he picked up the start with Derrick White (leg) unavailable. Al Horford (toe) was expected to play, but was ultimately a late scratch that went unreported by Boston. Kornet has fared well as a fill-in starter this season, averaging 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.3 blocks in six games.

The Celtics expected to be down two rotation players in their matchup with the Rockets. Minutes before tipoff, they learned they’d actually be missing three.

Kornet will return to a bench role for the Celtics in Friday's game against the Lakers. After starting Wednesday's win against the Clippers, Kornet will assume his usual role off the bench. Boston is getting key players back for this matchup.

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) and Luke Kornet defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) AP

Current Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca remains the only person to publicly state his intentions of entering the bidding process.

While the Celtics are still adamant that everything will be fine, this is now more than a blip. They've been playing .500 ball for over a month, and have often looked out of sync

Kornet will start in ... Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports. Hauser would have been an option to start for the Celtics on Monday in Derrick White's (shin) absence, but he'll sit out with ...

What was Luke Kornet's reaction to getting posterized in Saturday's win vs. the Mavs? He gave a hilarious explanation to NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin.

Going into the season, Luke Kornet’s role within the Boston Celtics’ rotation was unclear. However, more than halfway into the season, Kornet has become a mainstay in the Celtics’ rotation and has proven to be an integral part of Boston’s success.