Celtics 124-109 Hornets (Nov 1, 2024) Box Score from

Celtics Win Sixth In A Row, Defeat Hornets 124-109

Jayson Tatum Leads the Way With 34 Points, 9 Rebounds

The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 124-109 at Spectrum Center. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 18 points and 6 assists. Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 24 points, while LaMelo Ball added 20 points and 8 assists. The Celtics took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Hornets 35-19. Tatum was particularly impressive in the period, scoring 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting. The Celtics led by 16 points at halftime, and they never looked back. The Hornets made a run in the third quarter, cutting the lead to 10 points. But the Celtics responded with a 10-0 run to put the game away. Tatum hit a jumper, Brown made a layup, and Smart hit a three-pointer to give the Celtics a 99-79 lead. The Celtics cruised to victory in the fourth quarter. Tatum scored 8 points in the period, and Brown added 6 points. The Celtics shot 50.6% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. The Hornets shot 43.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. The Celtics improved to 14-3 with the win, while the Hornets fell to 8-9. The Celtics will host the Miami Heat on Thursday night, while the Hornets will host the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Highlights

* Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. * Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 7 rebounds. * Marcus Smart chipped in with 18 points and 6 assists. * Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 24 points. * LaMelo Ball added 20 points and 8 assists. * The Celtics shot 50.6% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. * The Hornets shot 43.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.