In Game 5 of the series, Kristaps Porzingis struggled due to health issues, prompting coach Joe Mazzulla to bench him after a poor performance. Luke Kornett stepped up, contributing seven blocks and 10 points, while Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led the Celtics to a 127-102 victory, forcing a Game 6 against the Knicks, who still lead the series 3-2. Despite missing Jayson Tatum, the Celtics executed well, particularly in the third quarter, but must maintain this level of play to advance further.
