Celtics vs Hornets: Injury-Hit Clash in Charlotte

0:00It's March 29, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Charlotte Hornets News today, AI-powered updates on your squad. Boston Celtics head to Charlotte tonight for an Eastern Conference clash with the Hornets, both squads chasing wins late in the season. Celtics sit at 49 and 24 after handling the Hawks Friday. Hornets are 39 and 35, following a home loss to the 6th or Saturday. Hayden Pritchard lit it up off the bench against Atlanta with 36 points, seven boards, and four assists, while Jason Tatum dropped 26 points, 12 rebounds, and five dimes. Over in Charlotte, Brandon Miller led with 29 points and eight rebounds, Lamello Ball added 20 points and eight assists and defeat. Injury Buds are hitting both teams hard, especially Boston with five guys on the report. Tatum's questionable, with right Achilles management on this back-to-back's first night, Jalen Brown's iffy too, with left Achilles tendonitis, plus. Derek White nursing a knee bruise in the Amaya's Keta-a-thumbspring.

1:03That could mean bigger minutes for Pritchard and the Wings if stars sit. Hornets dealing with their own absences, ruling out Grant Williams for knee management on the second night of their back-to-back, and Tidjane Salons. Still sideline by a calf strain since early March, with no return date. He's like Ryan Calcbrinner, might step up. Tip-offs at 6 p.m. Eastern from Charlotte should be a gritty one with these lineups and flux.