Celtics Triumph Over Hornets in Second Consecutive Victory

Jayson Tatum led the game with an impressive 29 points, while Payton Pritchard added 22 points, including six 3-pointers, propelling the Boston Celtics to a 113-103 victory over the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center on Saturday. This win marked the Celtics’ second consecutive triumph over the Hornets, having won 124-109 the previous night.

Derrick White bolstered the Celtics’ performance with 18 points and eight rebounds. The victory improved Boston’s record to 6-1.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Surpasses 30-Point Mark

On the Hornets’ side, LaMelo Ball stood out with 36 points on 15-of-26 shooting, marking his fourth 30-point game this season. However, he fouled out for the second game in a row. Brandon Miller added 16 points in his comeback from a glute strain.

Despite his impressive tally, Tatum had a challenging night from beyond the three-point line, making just one out of nine attempts. However, his consistent free throw performance, with 14 of 17 shots made, compensated for this.

Incident-Free Game Following Williams’ Ejection

Saturday’s game ran smoothly without any incidents, a stark contrast to the previous night when Grant Williams of the Celtics was ejected after a flagrant-two foul against Tatum.

Celtics Show Depth Despite Absence of Jaylen Brown

Despite Jaylen Brown’s absence due to a hip flexor strain, the Celtics maintained their rhythm, charging to a 19-point lead in the second quarter. White filled the void left by Brown, while Jrue Holiday delivered important plays throughout the game.

Hornets Struggle with Foul Trouble and Rebounding

LaMelo Ball’s early fouls posed a challenge for the Hornets as he was substituted early in the game, watching from the bench as the Celtics secured a 21-9 lead in the first quarter.

The Celtics also demonstrated their strength on the glass, outrebounding the Hornets 44-34. The Hornets’ struggle was exacerbated by the absence of their top two centers, Mark Williams and Nick Richards.

Key Moment and Stat

The game’s turning point came in the third quarter when the Hornets started strong, but a three-pointer from Jrue Holiday halted their momentum and Boston quickly extended the lead back to double digits.

What’s Next?

The Celtics are set to continue their road trip as they head down Interstate-85 to face Atlanta on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Hornets will be on the road as well, heading to Minnesota for their Monday night game.

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