Hornets Blow Out Celtics 118-89
Charlotte's hot streak continued with an emphatic 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics, outscoring Boston in every quarter. Brandon Miller starred again as the Hornets outclassed the Celtics from start to finish despite Boston's position near the top of the Eastern Conference.
This victory marks the Hornets' fifth consecutive win, bringing their season record to .500 (31-31) for the first time since they were 2-2 in late October. The win continues a strong push that has vaulted Charlotte firmly into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Brandon Miller's performance is part of a larger trend; the second-year wing has been on a tear, averaging 22.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists over his last 10 games. His season average now stands at 20.9 points per game. The loss was a rare stumble for a Boston team that holds the No. 2 seed in the East with a 41-21 record. Before this defeat, the Celtics had won three straight games. Boston has maintained its top-tier status in the conference despite being without superstar Jayson Tatum for the entire season. Tatum has been sidelined since rupturing his Achilles tendon during the previous season's playoffs. For Charlotte, the win breaks a significant losing streak against the Celtics. Boston had won the five previous head-to-head matchups before this 29-point blowout. The Hornets' recent success is powered by its young talent. In February, the team rattled off an eight-game winning streak, the franchise's longest since the 1998-99 season.
