Hornets 118-89 Celtics (Mar 4, 2026) Game Recap
BOSTON — — Kon Knueppel scored 20 factors and the Charlotte Hornets prolonged their win streak to 6 video games with aa 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night time.
Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball every added 18 factors. Coby White completed with 17 factors and 6 assists to assist Charlotte (32-31) transfer above .500 for the primary time since Oct. 26.
The Hornets by no means trailed and led by as many as 29 factors whereas committing solely 5 turnovers.
Derrick White led the Celtics with 29 factors. Jaylen Brown added 20 factors and 11 rebounds as Boston’s win streak was stopped at three video games.
The Celtics (41-21) got here out sluggishly taking part in of their sixth recreation in 9 days, capturing simply 38% (30 of 79) from the sector and committing 16 turnovers that led to 21 Charlotte factors. Boston was additionally principally chilly from the 3-point line, connecting on solely 10 of 36 makes an attempt
Despite taking part in on the second night time of a back-to-back, the Hornets sprinted out to an 8-0 lead because the Celtics missed their first eight pictures.
Boston’s capturing points continued into the second quarter, dipping as little as 25% at one level. Charlotte, who turned the ball over solely twice within the first half, took benefit and constructed a 64-43 halftime lead.
Hornets: Host Miami on Friday.
Celtics: Host Dallas on Friday.
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