Tatum Leads Shorthanded Celtics Past Hornets

Boston extends win streak to 3 games with road victory over Charlotte.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:12am

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists to lead his shorthanded Boston squad to a 114-99 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night, extending the Celtics' winning streak to 3 games.

Why it matters

The Celtics have been dealing with several key injuries this season, so this road win over a conference opponent demonstrates their depth and Tatum's ability to carry the team even when short-handed. The victory also keeps Boston in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Tatum was the driving force for the Celtics, scoring efficiently from all over the floor and involving his teammates. Boston was missing several rotation players due to injury, but still managed to pull away from the Hornets in the second half to secure the double-digit victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Jayson Tatum

The star forward for the Boston Celtics, who led his team to victory with an impressive all-around performance.

Boston Celtics

The NBA franchise based in Boston, Massachusetts, who extended their winning streak to 3 games with this road win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Charlotte Hornets

The NBA team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who hosted the Celtics but were unable to overcome Tatum's dominant showing.

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What they’re saying

“Jayson was phenomenal tonight. When we're shorthanded, he really steps up and carries us.”

— Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach, Boston Celtics

What’s next

The Celtics will look to extend their win streak further when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, April 1st.

The takeaway

Tatum's ability to lead the Celtics to victory even when the team is missing key players demonstrates his superstar status and the depth of Boston's roster, keeping them in contention for a top playoff seed in the East.