When the game started, Miami came out strong, scoring the game’s first seven points. The Boston Celtics then got four straight points from Kornet to get going offensively. But where Luke made his impact on the night was on the defensive end. Tying a career-high with six blocks, Kornet made life difficult for the Heat to get any points in the paint.
“Luke has been the ultimate teammate since he’s been here. Whatever you ask him to do he’s willing to do. He does his job each and every night,” Brown said. “He knows the game well. Offensively, he’s a great connector for us.