Boston would do so, and handily -- thanks in no small part to the Vanderbilt alum's career night vs. the Knicks in Game 5.

Still one win from advancing, here's what the New York Knicks must do to eliminate the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics ...

Without Jayson Tatum, the Celtics needed everyone else to step up. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown certainly did their part, ...

Jayson Tatum had just been carried off the court with a season-ending injury minutes before the Celtics were pushed to the ...

Madison Square Garden will be especially raucous with its New York Knicks vying to reach the penultimate playoff round — ...

Luke Kornett was the presence inside the Celtics have needed Kristaps Porzingis to be this series. Jaylen Brown added 26 ...

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

The reigning champions' title defense isn't done yet, although their repeat odds likely are, thanks to Tatum's Achilles ...

Former New York Knicks center Luke Kornet prevented his former team from moving forward on the NBA playoff bracket.

Bryan Randles, RotoWire.com Luke Kornet was pivotal in the Celtics’ Game 5 win. They were tied up at 59 at halftime with ...

After a big performance in Wednesday's win against the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics forward Luke Kornet earns new nickname ...

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