The Celtics will be missing at least two important pieces when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
Kornet's absence should clear up some extra minutes from the bench Tuesday, and his next chance to return arrives Wednesday in Detroit. With Al Horford (toe) questionable against Toronto, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are likely to play and could split the backup center minutes.
Horford (toe) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
After sleepwalking through the holiday season and much of January, the Celtics are 6-1 in their last seven games. The secret to their turnaround, according to one veteran player: Luke Kornet.
Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (4) shoots against Toronto Raptors' Bruce Brown (11) and Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) AP