The end of the Boston Celtics' Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday was devastating. Far worse than going down 3-1 in their second-round series was the fact that Jayson Tatum was lost for the remainder of this run (and likely next season) after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

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.