Hornets Extend Win Streak, Join Elite NBA Company

Charlotte Hornets defeat Boston Celtics, extending their win streak to 6 games

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Boston Celtics 118-89 in a game that extended the Hornets' win streak to 6 games. This puts the Hornets in a group of teams that no other NBA franchise has joined in over 60 years. The Hornets have now won 6 straight games, each by 15 or more points, showcasing their dominant and energetic play.

Why it matters

The Hornets' impressive win streak and decisive victory over the Celtics, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, has raised questions about whether the young Hornets squad should be considered a legitimate threat in the East. Their combination of strong shooting, ball movement, and energy has made them a difficult team to stop when they are playing at their best.

The details

The Hornets led wire-to-wire, never trailing the Celtics in the game. They shot the ball extremely well, with their starting five combining for 92 of the team's 118 points. The Celtics had no answer for the Hornets' offensive onslaught and were never able to mount a serious comeback attempt.

  • The Hornets extended their win streak to 6 games with the victory over the Celtics on March 5, 2026.
  • The Hornets and Celtics were playing the second game of a back-to-back, with the Hornets having to travel and arrive in Boston around 4:00 AM on game day.

The players

Charlotte Hornets

A professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina that plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Boston Celtics

A professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts that plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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What they’re saying

“There was already a ton of hype on this show. We're already all decked out in the Hornets gear. But the question is, after what you saw last night, Busby, is it start, is it time to start considering the Hornets the actual threat in the East?”

— Jason Fitz, Yahoo Sports Daily Host (Yahoo Sports)

“I watched last night, and I was watching a team that when they shoot this well, when they are that on fire, I don't know how you stop them. But Boston didn't have any answer at all, and this is a team that just moves the ball around so much. They play with such energy. They just went out and whooped the snot out of the Celtics.”

— Jay Busbee, Yahoo Sports Daily Host (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The Hornets will look to continue their impressive win streak as they face other top teams in the Eastern Conference in the coming weeks, with a potential playoff matchup against the Celtics looming.

The takeaway

The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as a surprise contender in the Eastern Conference, showcasing a young, energetic, and talented roster that can overwhelm opponents when they are playing at their best. Their dominant win over the Celtics has raised expectations for the Hornets, who may be poised to make a deep playoff run if they can maintain this level of play.