Celtics' Stevens: Lowry might be NBA's 'most underrated' player

Ahead of Monday's pivotal Game 5, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had some high praise for Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry.

"He's an All-Star but he might be the most underrated player in the league ... he does everything you need to win," Stevens said, according to TSN's Josh Lewenberg. "Somehow he's been underappreciated, but I think the more people watch him in these settings the more people appreciate him."

Lowry shook off subpar performances in Game 1 and 2 to help Toronto even up the second-round series at two games apiece. The six-time All-Star is averaging 26.5 points, 8.5 boards, 7.5 assists, and two steals across the past two contests.

His willingness to do the dirty work has also been a difference-maker. Lowry has contested 19 shots, recovered a team-high six loose balls, and drawn two charges during that span.

The 34-year-old had an NBA-leading 34 charges drawn during the regular season.