Celtics Secure Top Seed in Eastern Playoffs with Victory Over Hornets

Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser lead Boston to a 118-104 win, avenging an early-season loss.

The Boston Celtics completed their road trip with a 118-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, led by Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser, each scoring 25 points.
This win marks the Celtics' 11th victory in their last 13 games, cementing their top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston's success was highlighted by their 3-point shooting, making 19 3s in the game, with Sam Hauser contributing seven.
The Celtics' dominance over the Hornets was also evident in their rebounding, outperforming Charlotte 51-40.
The victory served as a revenge for an early-season loss to the Hornets, where Boston had suffered a 121-118 overtime defeat.