Luke Kornet Discussed His Preparation Through His Growth in Boston Following the Celtics Win

The Boston Celtics once again displayed their incredible depth and flexibility in their late 120-118 win over the Toronto Raptors. Boston is now 16-0 at home and winners of 13 of their last 15 games as they continue to hold the league's best record, winning on the second night of a back-to-back without some top weapons. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis were inactive due to injury management, along with Al Horford, due to his usual rest.

All of the Celtics starters recorded 15 points or more, aside from Sam Hauser, who had nine points and nine rebounds. Jaylen Brown had a dominant 31 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, shooting 11-16 from the field and 5-6 from three. Derrick White also continued to raise his All-Star chatter with 21 points and seven assists.

Luke Kornet started at the five with Horford out and played arguably his best game as a Celtic with 20 points and eight rebounds in 33 minutes. Kornet talked about what his experience of being available and not playing along with everything he has been through has taught him in his position now. We have seen him play a big role on the Celtics' bench, but it may be Neemias Queta who gets his number called instead sometimes.

"Doing everything for yourself is not a very high or fulfilling goal," Kornet said.

The big man talked about how becoming a husband and father shaped him into helping him realize doing for others is far more rewarding to him.

Kornet has been back from his adductor injury for the last few games. He first returned on Christmas Day against the Lakers and had not seen game action yet. Friday night against the Raptors was his first action since Dec. 12, as he seemed like he did not miss a beat. He knew his time was near.

"It's a weird thing in terms of the daily prep, in terms of working out and staying in shape, trying to put yourself in the best position... I do feel like, especially here in Boston, we have a group (of) players, coaches, and staff that are all cognizant of those individual struggles and do their best to put those feelings at peace and ease."

The Celtics next matchup will be at the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.