On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics found themselves on the brink of elimination heading into Game 5 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks. Finding themselves down 3-1 and without Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future after he sustained a torn Achilles,

The Boston Celtics managed to postpone their offseason for at least one more contest. In a must-win Game 5 of their ongoing semifinal series with the New York K

A big night was almost expected from reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, but he led a charge that also saw Derrick White turn in a major performance while Luke Kornet played the role of unsung hero.

Without Jayson Tatum, the Celtics needed everyone else to step up. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown certainly did their part, but who could have seen Luke Kornet elevating so dramatically?

Kornet had the game of his life in Game 5, saving the Celtics' season in the wake of Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear.

Stunningly, the Boston Celtics sans Jayson Tatum didn't just survive the New York Knicks in a potential closeout Game 5 clash, the Celtics obliterated New York,

Luke Kornet delivered for the Celtics off the bench in Game 5 — recording seven blocks over 26 minutes of play.

Luke Kornet sidesteps free agency question after the Boston Celtics’ season ends with a Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks.

Sure enough, with his stellar play against New York in Game 5, Kornet has inserted himself into NBA history. According to Celtics senior writer Taylor Snow, Kornet becomes the only player in league history to record his above statline or better.