Hornets' Coby White Out vs. Celtics

Charlotte looks to maintain playoff position against Boston

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of green, purple, and white, representing the competing teams and the dynamic action on the court.Injuries to key players like Coby White complicate the Hornets' playoff push as they face off against the formidable Celtics.Boston Today

The Charlotte Hornets will be without star guard Coby White as they take on the Boston Celtics in a key Eastern Conference matchup on Tuesday night. The Hornets enter the game with a 43-36 record, looking to solidify their playoff positioning, but will have to do so without their leading scorer White, who is sidelined with an injury.

Why it matters

The Hornets are in a tight race for a playoff spot in the East, and every game is crucial down the stretch. Losing White, their top scorer, is a significant blow as they face the powerhouse Celtics, who are battling for playoff positioning themselves.

The details

Coby White, the Hornets' leading scorer at 22.4 points per game, has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a hamstring injury. White suffered the injury in Charlotte's win over the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Hornets will have to rely on other contributors like Gordon Hayward and Terry Rozier to pick up the scoring slack in White's absence.

  • The Hornets and Celtics tip off at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Coby White was injured in Charlotte's game on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Coby White

The Hornets' leading scorer, averaging 22.4 points per game this season.

Gordon Hayward

A veteran forward for the Hornets who will need to increase his scoring production with White out.

Terry Rozier

The Hornets' starting point guard who will be tasked with running the offense in White's absence.

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What they’re saying

“Losing Coby is a big blow, but we have to find a way to get it done against a tough Celtics team.”

— James Borrego, Hornets Head Coach

What’s next

The Hornets will need to evaluate White's injury status and timeline for return as they continue their playoff push. The team's next game after the Celtics matchup is against the Atlanta Hawks on April 9.

The takeaway

The Hornets' playoff hopes took a hit with the loss of their leading scorer Coby White. They'll need other players to step up in his absence as they try to fend off the Celtics and secure a postseason berth.