Celtics vs Hornets: Eastern Powerhouse Clash

0:00It's April 7. From game day to every day, this is Charlotte Hornets News, today, powered by AI. Two scorching NBA teams square off tonight, as the Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Hornets. Boston's on fire, grabbing 10 wins in their last 12 games, with three straight double-digit blowouts. Charlotte's right there, too, snagging 11 victories in 14 tries, pushing hard to skip the play in drama. The Celtics just handled the Raptors, 115 to 101 on Sunday. Jalen Brown dropped 26 points to lead the charge, while Jason Tatum almost cooked up a triple double with 23 points 13. Boards and seven dimes. Meanwhile, the Hornets smoked the Timberwolves 1-22-108 over the weekend. Lamello Ball balled out with 35 points on 13 of 22 shooting, showing why they're surging up the standings. Fans are buzzing about this clash, with both squads chasing better seeds late in the season. Boston wants to lock in that top spot, and Charlotte's fighting for direct playoff entry, making

1:03every possession count. Tune in on NBC Sports Boston, locally, or NBC nationally, or stream it live on Direct TV. This matchup could shift the Eastern Conference power balance, so get locked in for the action.