Luka Garza’s Rise Fuels Celtics Bench as Minutes Grow During Vucevic Absence

Overview

• Garza delivered 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting with seven rebounds (five offensive) in a 117–112 win over the Grizzlies, providing key fourth-quarter minutes.
• Coach Joe Mazzulla and guard Derrick White praised his relentless effort, screening, and two-way impact that steadied Boston during a cold shooting night.
• With Nikola Vucevic out with a right finger fracture for seven straight games, Garza has averaged 10.3 points on 60.5% from the field and 44.4% from three in that stretch.
• For the season, he has played 59 games at 7.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.6 minutes, ranking second on the team with 141 screen assists generating 323 points.
• Garza says his focus is energy, screening and floor spacing, credits his growth to offseason development and coaching support, and is signed through next season.