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Hornets look to extend their winning streak
Tournament: NBA 2025-26 Season | Venue: TD Garden, Boston | Tip Off: 05:30:00
Live Streaming: NBA League Pass
Boston Celtics to win and cover the spread (-4.5)
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| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
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The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 115–101 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their recent league outing. Jaylen Brown spearheaded the offense with an impressive game-high 26 points, while the team's trademark defensive pressure held Toronto to just 101 points.
Throughout the season, Boston has been a powerhouse, holding a 53–25 record and ranking 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown has been the primary scoring engine, averaging a team-high 28.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. He is supported by Jayson Tatum, who contributed 21.5 points per game in limited action, and Payton Pritchard, who stepped up as a major offensive threat with 17.0 points per game.
Playmaking duties have been shared, with Derrick White leading the way at 5.5 assists per game, while Neemias Queta anchored the interior with 8.4 rebounds. Statistically, the Celtics average 114.6 points per game and boast the league's most elite defense, allowing only 107.0 points per contest.
Focusing on their recent home performances at TD Garden, the Celtics have maintained a high standard of play. and averaged 110.4 points scored while conceding a stingy average of 98.6 points to their opponents in the recent five games. This double-digit positive scoring margin of 11.8 points underscores their continued dominance in front of their home crowd as they head into the postseason.
The Charlotte Hornets secured a 122–108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Brandon Miller being the top performer, continuing his strong scoring run to help Charlotte maintain its push for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference.
The team displayed balanced excellence, led by Brandon Miller in points, Moussa Diabate in rebounds, and LaMelo Ball in both assists and steals. Ryan Kalkbrenner anchored the middle as the leader in blocks.
For the 2025-26 season, the Hornets hold a 43–36 record, averaging 116.5 points per game while allowing 111.3 to their opponents. Key season leaders include Brandon Miller, who leads with 20.2 points per game, and Moussa Diabate, who dominates the glass with 8.8 rebounds.
LaMelo Ball remains the engine of the offense, averaging 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals, while Kalkbrenner averages a team-high 1.5 blocks per contest.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Derrick White |
| SG | Jaylen Brown |
| SF | Sam Hauser |
| PF | Jayson Tatum |
| C | Neemias Queta |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | LaMelo Ball |
| SG | Kon Knueppel |
| SF | Brandon Miller |
| PF | Miles Bridges |
| C | Moussa Diabate |
The Boston Celtics will host the conference rivals, the Charlotte Hornets, on April 8 at TD Garden. The game will start at 05:30 AM IST.
Current Standings
The Celtics take second place in the Eastern Conference with a 53-25 record, while the Hornets are eighth in the East with a 43-36 record.
Head-to-Head Record
The Celtics won 82 games against the Hornets and lost 47games. The Boston Celtics lead the series 4-1 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the last five games. The team had been very effective on both ends of the floor, averaging over 110 points against the Hornets and allowing just under 105 points.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 28.7 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 1/0.4 |
| Brandon Miller | 20.2 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1/0.7 |
The Celtics will be the favorites to win the game, with their stars remaining consistent on the floor and also hitting form at the right time in the season.. We are backing the Boston Celtics to win the encounter.
Boston Celtics to win and cover the spread (-4.5)
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