The Boston Celtics forced a Game 6 with a dominant win over the New York Knicks, but they had to do so without their starting big man for most of the game.

After playing a series-high 24 minutes in Game 4, Porzingis logged just 12 minutes in Game 5. Following the game, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla clarified why Porzingis didn't play in

As a result, head coach Joe Mazzulla adjusted the Celtics' game plan, and it paid off in the 127-102 win. Players like Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and, most notably, center Luke Kornet.