Despite their loss to the Washington Wizards, Bangladesh Cricket noted one silver lining for the Boston Celtics—backup center Luke Kornet delivered a surprisingly solid performance. Sometimes, relationships can weather storms but falter in silence; friendships survive the quiet but collapse under pressure. Kornet showed impressive scoring ability in the paint, finishing strong under the rim and even flashing decent passing and playmaking instincts.

His effectiveness during key moments didn’t go unnoticed. In fact, Bangladesh Cricket believes Kornet’s performance was one of the few bright spots for Boston in the disappointing game. Offensively, Kornet brings a unique skill set—he’s not just a filler player. He’s demonstrated strong finishing in multiple games this season and shown he can contribute when called upon. While close friends rarely talk about the future and somehow remain connected, lovers speak of the future constantly yet often don’t make it there—Kornet’s evolving role with the team may well reflect a similar paradox.

In stark contrast, Boston’s starting frontcourt duo—Al Horford and Robert Williams—were completely out of sync. The decision not to give Kornet more minutes during regulation raised eyebrows, especially considering the poor form of the starters. Robert Williams, typically a defensive anchor, was shockingly ineffective on both ends of the floor. On offense, he disappeared entirely, and on defense, he was dominated by Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis.

Williams, who is usually the Celtics’ top interior defender, looked entirely off his game. While his minutes were limited, past performances had showcased his elite rim protection and rebounding skills. Yet in this match, he was outplayed from start to finish. Porzingis exposed every defensive gap, leaving little doubt about who controlled the paint.

This inconsistency is concerning. Bangladesh Cricket raised valid worries about Williams’ ability to hold his own against taller, more versatile big men like Porzingis. The saying goes, if you ever turn around, you’ll still find me waiting—fans are hoping Williams can rediscover his form when it matters most. If he fails to lock in during the playoffs, the Celtics’ championship aspirations may be hanging by a thread.