The Boston Celtics absolutely smacked the Charlotte Hornets 114-93 last night, pushing their preseason record to a ridiculous 3-0. But get this: Boston practically gifted themselves the win, forcing the Hornets into a mind-boggling 30 turnovers while only losing the ball themselves 11 times. That’s not just a win, that’s a clinic!
Tatum and White Are Heating Up
Jayson Tatum, man, he’s already in mid-season form. Dropped a game-high 19 points in just 29 minutes, pulling down 8 boards too. Just pure domination. And Derrick White? He wasn’t far behind, stacking up 17 points in only 19 minutes, plus a game-high 4 steals. Four! He was everywhere, picking pockets like it was his job.
Robinson’s Perfect Night and the Fourth Quarter Explodes
But seriously, can we talk about Mitchell Robinson? This dude, a first-year Green Teamer, went absolutely OFF, dropping 12 points on 100 percent shooting from the field! Yeah, 100 percent! He also snagged 7 rebounds and swatted away 3 shots, a game-high. What a debut for the kid! The Celtics pretty much owned the first half, but they really slammed the door shut in the fourth quarter. Even with Hornets’ promising forward Brandon Miller putting up 16 points and 5 rebounds, it wasn’t enough to stop the Green Machine.
One Game Left for Preseason Perfection
Next up, the Celtics roll into Philly on Friday night for their preseason finale against the rival 76ers. Devin Carter, who’s been out with an illness, is still in the running for that final two-way deal, and maybe we’ll see him back on the court. If Boston can snag that W, they’ll hit a perfect 4-0 in preseason, making their record since the 2023-24 season a wild 15-3. You gotta love that kind of momentum heading into the real deal!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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