In NBA action, the Boston Celtics avenged an earlier season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory. Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser both scored 25 points, with Hauser hitting seven 3-pointers. Kristaps Porzingis and Derrick White also contributed to the win, with the Celtics making 19 3-pointers in the game. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 26 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Charlotte.
The Memphis Grizzlies held on for a close 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons, with Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 40 points. Cade Cunningham had 36 points for the Pistons, but missed a shot that could have tied the game at the buzzer. Former Piston Luke Kennard added 19 points for the Grizzlies, who had lost several games leading up to this victory.
The Orlando Magic narrowly escaped with a win over the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who have now lost 10 games in a row. Franz Wagner scored 20 points for the Magic, while Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers. Wendell Carter Jr. and Jalen Suggs also made significant contributions to the Magic’s win.
In a blowout victory, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 133-111. Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 27 points and 13 assists for the Pacers, despite forward Jalen Smith being ejected for a flagrant foul. Cam Thomas, Trendon Watford, and Mikal Bridges were the leading scorers for the Nets in the loss.
The Atlanta Hawks secured a 113-101 win over the Chicago Bulls, with Vit Krejci setting career highs with 18 points and six 3-pointers. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 20 points for the Hawks, while DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 31 points. Clint Capela contributed a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
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29 Comments
I think the Hornets could have won if they had a better strategy!
Sorry, but I disagree. The Hornets lost fair and square. They need to work on their execution, not blame it on strategy. Lets give credit to the winning team for their performance instead of making excuses.
I think the Hornets let the Celtics win to boost their ego!
Is it just me or do the Celtics play better when wearing green jerseys? 🤔
Its not about the color of the jersey, its about the skill and strategy of the players. Lets not get caught up in superstitions and focus on the game instead. Go Celtics! 🏀
Is it just me or did the Hornets let the Celtics win on purpose? 🤔
Are you serious? The Hornets are professional athletes, they dont let anyone win on purpose. The Celtics earned that victory fair and square. Stop looking for conspiracy theories where there are none. Its insulting to the players hard work and talent.
Can we talk about how the Hornets uniforms are way cooler than the Celtics? 🤷🏻♂️ #justsaying
I think the Hornets let the Celtics win to boost their ego. 🤔
I cant believe the Hornets put up such a weak fight! Celtics domination, for sure.
I cant believe how the Celtics dominated the Hornets! Are the Hornets slacking off?
I cant believe how dominant the Celtics were! Hornets didnt stand a chance.
I cant believe the Hornets didnt put up more of a fight!
The Hornets were clearly outmatched, no surprise they didnt put up a fight. Better luck next time.
Do the Celtics have what it takes to go all the way this season?
Can we discuss how the Celtics dominated the court or is it old news?
Old news? Are you serious? The Celtics dominance on the court is always worth discussing. Dont dismiss their achievements just because its not the latest headline. True basketball fans appreciate greatness at any time. Lets give credit where its due.
Are the Celtics really that dominant, or were the Hornets just off their game?
Are the Celtics the team to beat this season? Lets discuss! 🏀
Are the Celtics unstoppable this season or just lucky? Lets discuss! 🏀🔥
Do the Celtics have what it takes to go all the way this season?
The Celtics have the talent, but they lack the consistency and killer instinct needed to go all the way. Until they prove otherwise, theyre just another good team in a tough league. Lets see if they can step up when it counts.
I dont know about you, but I think the Hornets need a serious shake-up!
Wow, did the Hornets even show up? Celtics domination or lackluster performance?
Celtics came to play, simple as that. Hornets couldnt handle the heat. Celtics showed up ready to dominate, and they did just that. No excuses for a lackluster performance, they were outplayed. Lets give credit where its due.
Do the Celtics have what it takes to go all the way this season?
Are the Celtics really that good or were the Hornets just having an off day?
Can we talk about the Celtics defense? Impressive or just luck? Lets discuss!
Can the Celtics maintain this momentum against tougher opponents? Lets discuss! 🏀🔥