[Last Word on Sports] - Close Enough! Welcome, Bill Russell — The Celtics Needed You

delivered a Game 5 performance that will be remembered for years. Kornet’s defense fueled 127-102 blowout win over the The Celtics faced elimination but found an unlikely hero in him. In 26 minutes, Kornet tallied 10 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and blocked 7 shots. He shot a perfect 5-of-5 from the field. His +20 plus-minus was the best on either team. The Knicks certainly did not expect this version of Kornet. New York fans barely noticed him during his stint with the Knicks. In this seri