Celtics Defeat Hornets 114-99

Tatum and Pritchard lead Boston to victory

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:54am

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 in a high-scoring matchup. Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard led the way, scoring 32 and 28 points respectively to power their team to victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Celtics in contention for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, as they look to make another deep postseason run. The Hornets, meanwhile, continue to struggle to find consistency this season.

The details

Tatum and Pritchard were the driving forces behind the Celtics' offensive onslaught. Tatum shot an efficient 11-of-18 from the field, while Pritchard knocked down 6 three-pointers. The Hornets, on the other hand, had an off shooting night, connecting on just 39% of their field goal attempts.

  • The game was played on March 30, 2026.

The players

Jayson Tatum

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who is one of the NBA's premier scorers.

Payton Pritchard

A sharpshooting guard for the Boston Celtics who provides valuable scoring off the bench.

Charlotte Hornets

An NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina that has struggled to find consistency this season.

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What they’re saying

“Jayson and Payton really set the tone for us tonight. When they're playing at that level, we're a tough team to beat.”

— Ime Udoka, Head Coach, Boston Celtics

The takeaway

The Celtics' win showcases their offensive firepower and depth, as they continue to position themselves as a top contender in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets, meanwhile, will need to find more consistency if they hope to make a playoff push.