Boston Celtics
With the win, the Celtics moved closer to securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) grabs a rebound against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 35 points and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
Brown has scored 26 or more points in his last 10 games. Jayson Tatum added 23 points and scored at least 20 points in each of his last six games. They both played the entire fourth quarter.
With the win, the Celtics moved closer to securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. It also gave Boston a 2-1 win in their season series with the Hornets, who will likely be their first-round opponent.
The Hornets led by 11 points in the first half, but prevailed 35-26 in the third quarter, giving Boston a 90-87 lead in the final period. The Celtics reduced the Hornets’ lead to 15 points in fourth place, after achieving a 13-point lead.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 36 points, his second straight 30-point game.
Brandon Miller scored 20 points. Miles Bridges added 13 points and 12 rebounds. Rookie of the Year candidate Con Knoebel struggled, shooting just 5 of 16 from the field and finishing with 13 points.
The Hornets have two games remaining as they try to avoid a play-in tournament appearance.
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Hornets: Host the Pistons on Friday.
Celtics: Visit the Knicks on Thursday.
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