With center Al Horford shelved with a concussion on Wednesday night against the Lakers, Boston Celtics fans could see the team’s nine-game winning streak crumbling apart.
Horford has been a primary catalyst for the team’s rampant success over the first few weeks of the season, establishing a tremendous rapport with Kyrie Irving while leading the team in rebounds per game and the league in defensive win shares.
However, Aron Baynes was just waiting in the wings for his chance to shine. The New Zealander broke out for 21 points in just 23 minutes while the Celtics throttled the Lakers to the tune of a 107-96 margin.