Luke Kornet Outplays Karl-Anthony Towns as Celtics Dominate Timberwolves

Boston, MA – In one of the most unexpected storylines of the NBA season, Boston Celtics third-string center Luke Kornet outplayed All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, leaving fans and analysts in disbelief. The Celtics cruised to a dominant victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the real headline of the night was Kornet’s shocking performance against one of the league’s most talented big men.

Kornet Steps Up, KAT Struggles

With Kristaps Porziņģis sidelined and Al Horford playing limited minutes, the Celtics turned to Kornet, and he delivered in a way no one saw coming. The 7’2” center, usually known for his role as a deep bench player, outworked, out-hustled, and outright outplayed Karl-Anthony Towns on both ends of the floor.

Kornet finished the game with a season-high in points, rebounds, and blocks, providing a spark that fueled Boston’s dominance in the paint. Meanwhile, Towns had a rough night, struggling with efficiency, defensive lapses, and frustration against Kornet’s length and energy.

Social Media Goes Wild

NBA Twitter erupted in chaos as fans reacted to Kornet’s unexpected dominance over Towns. Memes, jokes, and disbelief flooded social media, with fans posting clips of Kornet locking up KAT and scoring on him with ease.

• “Luke Kornet really put KAT in a straitjacket tonight 😂😂”
• “Ain’t no way Karl-Anthony Towns just got WORKED by LUKE KORNET bro 😭”
• “Somebody check on KAT, he just lost his All-Star spot to Luke Kornet”

Even Celtics fans, who have supported Kornet as a solid rotational player, weren’t expecting this level of dominance.

Celtics Continue to Roll

With their deep bench stepping up, the Celtics continue to prove why they are one of the most complete teams in the league. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the charge as usual, but the unexpected X-factor was Kornet, who took full advantage of his opportunity and embarrassed one of the league’s premier big men in the process.

As for Towns, this game will likely be one he wants to forget as he looks to bounce back. But one thing is for sure—Luke Kornet just added “KAT stopper” to his résumé, and the NBA world will never be the same.