Jayson Tatum scored 19 points as the Celtics defeated the Hornets 114-93.

October 15th - The Celtics defeated the Hornets 114-93 . Jayson Tatum contributed 19 points , 8 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Dwight White added 17 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists. For the Hornets, Reggie Miller scored 16 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists, and DeAndre Salon had 16 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Hornets took the lead thanks to O'Neal's three-pointer, but Tatum and Kroos scored consecutively in the paint, helping the Celtics gradually take control. Pritchard then scored repeatedly, further solidifying the Celtics' advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 28-20 . In the second quarter, the Celtics extended their lead to 17 points. The Hornets then gradually narrowed the gap thanks to shots from Miller, Sarron, and McNealy. At halftime, the Celtics led 54-44 .

After switching sides, the Celtics went on an 8-0 run. The Hornets responded with consecutive scores from Miller, and contributions from Saron and Reed to narrow the gap to single digits. In the crucial moments, Keltakovic repeatedly attacked the basket, and Hauser contributed from beyond the arc, helping the Celtics stabilize the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led 85-77 . In the final quarter, the Hornets narrowed the gap further with a three-pointer from Reed. However, the Celtics regained the lead with consecutive three-pointers from Shairman, Garza, and Gonzalez. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Hornets 114-93 .

Hornets player statistics

Miller 16 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Saron 16 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; O'Neal 12 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Reed 12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Anderson II 10 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist ; McNealy 7 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Kalker Brenner 7 points , 3 rebounds; Schroder 5 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Diabate 3 points , 5 rebounds

Celtics player statistics

Tatum had 19 points , 8 rebounds , and 6 assists; White had 17 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Kelta had 16 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist ; Garza had 14 points and 1 rebound; Robinson had 12 points , 7 rebounds , and 1 assist; Pritchard had 7 points , 3 rebounds, and 11 assists; Hauser had 6 points, 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; George had 5 points , 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Shaiman had 5 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists .

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