The Celtics were clicking on all cylinders, with Derrick White leading the way. The role player, who has become much more than just that in recent years, finished with 34 points, shooting 7-of-13 from deep in the win.

After the Boston Celtics stayed alive in their respective series, it's win or go home for the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Down 3-1 with Jayson Tatum out after a ruptured Achilles tendon,

Sure enough, with his stellar play against New York in Game 5, Kornet has inserted himself into NBA history. According to Celtics senior writer Taylor Snow, Kornet becomes the only player in league history to record his above statline or better.