Celtics at Hornets preview: Boston seeks 50th win
Boston can clinch a playoff berth in quite a lot of methods. Win, and the Celtics are in. A Raptors loss or a Knicks win will even safe a spot within the postseason for the Celtics.
In the group’s final recreation, the Celtics turned away the red-hot Hawks, winning 109-102. Atlanta had received 14 of their final 15 video games getting into Thursday’s recreation.
The Hornets claimed the primary assembly of the season on Mar. 4, dominating en path to to 118-89 decision.
Charlotte (39-35) occupies the ultimate play-in spot within the Eastern Conference. Here’s the preview:
When: Sunday, 6 p.m.
Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
TV, radio: NBCSB, WROR-FM 105.7
Line: Boston -1. O/U: 216.0.
CELTICS
Season document: 49-24. vs. unfold: 42-31. Over/beneath: 26-47
Last 10 video games: 7-3. vs. unfold: 5-5. Over/beneath: 4-6
HORNETS
Season document: 39-35. vs. unfold: 46-27, 1 push. Over/beneath: 28-46
Last 10 video games: 7-3. vs. unfold: 5-5. Over/beneath: 3-7
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per recreation: Boston 114.1, Charlotte 116.3
Points allowed per recreation: Boston 106.9, Charlotte 111.7
Field aim proportion: Boston .463, Charlotte .460
Opponent subject aim proportion: Boston .441, Charlotte .467
3-point proportion: Boston .361, Charlotte .381
Opponent 3-point proportion: Boston .356, Charlotte .359
Stat of the day: The Celtics common 15.2 made 3-pointers per recreation –– good for third within the league — whereas taking pictures 36.1 p.c from downtown.
Notes: The Hornets are 7-3 of their final 10 video games… The groups will meet for a 3rd and last time on April 7 in Boston… Following a five-game successful streak, the Hornets misplaced to the 76ers, 118-114, on Saturday… Derrick White leads the staff with 2.8 made 3-pointers per recreation. He shoots 32.3 p.c from past the arc … Boston has received six of its final seven contests … Sunday’s recreation kicks off a four-game highway journey for the Celtics … Jaylen Brown (left Achilles tendonitis), Neemias Queta (proper thumb sprain), and Derrick White (proper knee contusion) are all questionable to play … Nikola Vucevic won’t play as he recovers from a fractured proper ring finger.
Cam Kerry might be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com.
