Boston beats Charlotte to win consecutive games again
The Boston Celtics won 118-104 against the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023-2024 NBA regular season at Charlotte Spectrum Center in North Carolina on the 2nd (Korea time).
Jason Tatum (25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) and Kristaps Porzingis (20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists) performed well, while Derrick White (19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists) and Al Horford (15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists) also showed off their presence. Boston, which has been on the winning streak again, now has 59 wins and 16 losses.
Boston, which trailed 30-32 in the first quarter, fought back in the second. Luke Cornet dunked in and Peyton Pritchard made an AND-one play. Vasilier Mitch and Davis Bertans lost points, but White and Horford responded with three-pointers. Boston, which also attacked Porzingis and Tatum, turned the tables 59-53 to end the first half.
Boston gained momentum in the second half. Horford's three-pointers split the rim in succession, and White drew a foul with a layup to complete a three-point play. Tatum dunked in and outside off. Charlotte followed with Miles Bridges and Mitch, but Porzingis and Sam Hauser scored. At the end of the third quarter, the score was 95-79, still Boston's lead.
Boston's performance remained stable in the fourth quarter. Houser hit four three-point shots in a row, further widening the gap. White and Tatum scored additional points to perfectly win the game. Boston ended the game by bringing all of its key players to the bench.
Meanwhile, Charlotte had Bridges (26 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists) and Grant Williams (23 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists), but failed to overcome the power gap with Boston. Due to the loss, she lost for three consecutive years (18 wins and 57 losses).
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