The Celtics’ frontcourt depth took another hit when Luke Kornet left Game 2 against the Pacers Thursday with a sprained wrist, so coach Joe Mazzulla decided to experiment with some small-ball.
That allowed more minutes for Oshae Brissett, who subbed in for Al Horfordwith 10:39 remaining in the second quarter.
The Celtics had a 2-point lead when Brissett entered the game, and it grew to 12 by the time he left. They went back to Brissett with 5:20 remaining in the third, up 7. They ended the third quarter up 13.
Brissett played 12 minutes, more than twice as many as he had in any previous game this postseason.