Celtics center Luke Kornet out for Game 1 against Heat. Miami's Duncan Robinson will play
Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, right, celebrates after scoring in front of Washington Wizards guard Jules Bernard, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Boston. Credit: AP/Steven Senne
BOSTON — Celtics reserve center Luke Kornet is out for Game 1 of Boston's first-round series against the Miami Heat on Sunday with a strained right calf.
Boston coach Joe Mazzulla said before the game that Kornet complained of some tightness during a practice drill on Saturday. Mazzulla said Kornet will be evaluated every few days and characterized his status as "week-to-week."
Miami guard Duncan Robinson (back) is available after being limited to only 12 minutes of action in the Heat's play-in game victory over Chicago on Friday. The Heat will be without Jimmy Butler (right knee) and Terry Rozier (neck).
