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Spurs’ Luke Kornet Makes Surprise TD Garden Visit Before Facing Celtics

His expanded role with the Spurs reflects Victor Wembanyama’s limited availability this season.

Overview

  • Kornet attended the Celtics–Raptors game in Boston on Friday, one night before San Antonio plays at TD Garden.
  • He watched from the baseline near co-owner Wyc Grousbeck and exchanged greetings with injured Jayson Tatum during timeouts.
  • The 30-year-old signed a four-year, $41 million contract with the Spurs in the offseason after four seasons with Boston.
  • In 29 games this season, he is averaging 8.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 66 percent shooting, with 21 starts while Wembanyama has been limited by injuries.
  • San Antonio enters at 26-11 with extra rest as Boston plays the second night of a back-to-back, with tipoff set for Saturday at 8 p.m.