Celtics Bounce Back, Tatum Shines in Win

0:00It's March 30th, from game day to every day, this is Boston Celtics News today, powered by AI. The Boston Celtics bounce back strong against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 114 to 99 on Sunday. Jason Tatum led the charge with 32 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds in his first 30 plus point game, since coming back from that. Achilles injury. Peyton Pritchard backed him up with 28 points, starting in place of the injured Jalen Brown and Derek White. Tatum looks sharp, building on his late game surge from Friday's win over Atlanta, shaking off the rust just in time for the playoffs. Pritchard's been on fire too, racking up 64 points over his last two games, while shooting over 50% from the field. Fans are buzzing about Boston's depth, shining through without their stars, dominating the pain, 52 to 40 and hitting 51%. Overall from the floor, including 41% from 3, it's a sweet turnaround after Charlotte upset them earlier this season at home.

1:01The Celtics own the fourth quarter, with Tatum sealing it late against a fired up crowd. Their efficiency shows, they're clicking on all cylinders heading into the stretch run. Now they head to Atlanta Monday at 7.30 p.m. Eastern for the season finale against the Hawks, both teams leading their divisions. With Brown and White still sidelined, Coach might rest Tatum after this hot streak, keeping eyes on their playoff push.