Boston Celtics @ Charlotte Hornets
9-14, 1-7 Away
87
9-14, 1-7 Away
16-9, 9-3 Home
99
16-9, 9-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
43% (33-77)
Field Goal %
54% (38-70)
22% (4-18)
Three Point %
55% (6-11)
71% (17-24)
Free Throw %
71% (17-24)
32
Turnovers
34
43
Rebounds
47
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Bernie Fryer
Referee:Tommy Nunez Jr.
Referee:Leroy Richardson
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 33-77 | 38-70 |
| Field Goal % | 43 | 54 |
| 3PT | 4-18 | 6-11 |
| Three Point % | 22 | 55 |
| FT | 17-24 | 17-24 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 47 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 24 | 34 |
| Assists | 20 | 33 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 32 | 34 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 18 | 16 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 56 | 26 | .683 | - | W2 |
| New York | 53 | 29 | .646 | 3 | L1 |
| Toronto | 46 | 36 | .561 | 10 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 45 | 37 | .549 | 11 | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 36 | L3 |
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