Twitter Reacts to Kelly Olynyk's Remarkable Game 7 Performance vs. Wizards | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina

Kelly Olynyk and a fan

The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals by beating the Washington Wizards, 115-101, in Monday night's Game 7. Kelly Olynyk emerged as the unlikely hero, scoring 26 points in 28 minutes off the bench.

Boston's backup center caught fire for 14 fourth-quarter points, matching his postseason high for an entire game.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

The 4th quarter belonged to Kelly Olynyk tonight

Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic registered all five of Washington's bench points. John Wall went scoreless during the final period.

ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo

Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points for the Celtics in Game 7 He totaled 26 points in his previous 3 games combined

Some Twitter users, as usual, turned to hyperbole while processing the surreal moment. Here are some notable reactions to Olynyk's clutch effort. 

Gary Striewski @garystriewski

Where were you the night Kelly Olynyk earned his rightful spot up in the rafters. #41

Shea Serrano @SheaSerrano

REPLACE LARRY BIRD'S JERSEY IN THE RAFTERS WITH KELLY OLYNYK'S

Jared M.X. Sullinger @Jared_Sully0

Yessir @KellyOlynyk 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Bill Simmons @BillSimmons

Important night for... Marcus Smart Jaylen Brown Our new lord and savior Kelly Olynyk

Jamal Crawford @JCrossover

Kelly Olynyk like he back at Gonzaga!

Dylan @DylansFreshTake

Kelly Olynyk using Lebron's elimination water.

John Karalis 🇬🇷 @RedsArmy_John

I absolutely cannot believe what Kelly Olynyk is doing right now. Of all people. This is awesome and hilarious

Only In Boston @OnlyInBOS

Kelly Olynyk chants rain over @TDGarden. What a time...#NBAPlayoffs