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Luka Garza’s bench role is growing in Boston

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Luka Garza entered Boston’s Wednesday game against Milwaukee off the bench and checked in early for Hugo González with Jayson Tatum already resting.

He hit all three of his 3-pointers, finished with 11 first-half points and 18 minutes, and has averaged 18.7 minutes over the last three games.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Garza's expanded bench role gives Boston a usable stretch center, though his minutes still depend on Mazzulla's nightly frontcourt choices.

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