Celtics Face Hornets, Tatum Returns

0:00It's March 29th, Boston Celtics news today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. The Boston Celtics head into their game against the Charlotte Hornets, still chasing the top seat in the Eastern Conference, sitting at number 2 with a 49 and 24 record. They trail the Detroit Pistons by 4.5 games, but lead the New York Knicks by 1.5. The Hornets hold 10th place and have locked in a play in spot. This matchup kicks off a four game road trip for Boston, right as Jason Tatum returns from a torn Achilles that sidelined him for nearly three. Hundred days, he's upgraded to available after being questionable and should lead the offense. Jalen Brown is out with left Achilles tendonitis, his second game in a row missed after sitting against Atlanta. Averaging 28.6 points, seven rebounds, and 5.2 assists over 65 games, he's hit the threshold for all NBA and MVP. He talks, so the team plans to ease him down the stretch. Nehemiah's Keta looks probable to play, while Derek White stays questionable.

1:03Without their top scorer and Brown, Boston leans on depth to hold their spot, especially with average play likely securing number 2. They tip off at 6 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday in Charlotte, then face the Hawks again Monday in a back-to-back road test.