Celtics vs Hornets: Playoff Preview

0:00On April 7th, Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets tonight at TD Garden in a matchup that smells like a playoff teaser. If the Celtics snagged at number two seed in the east, they'll tangle with the winner of the number seven versus number eight play in game come round. One. Charlotte sits at number eight right now, but a win tonight bumps them to number seven while a loss drops them to number nine. That play in spot is everything for the Hornets, as they chase a real shot at the postseason dance. These teams already clash twice this season with fireworks. Back on March 4th, Charlotte crushed Boston 118 to 89 in a total beat down. Celtics bounce back strong on March 29th, winning 114 to 99 behind Jason Tatum's season high 32 points. No major injuries on either side, so expect full rosters firing on all cylinders for this one. It's a chance for Boston to build momentum and for Charlotte to prove they can hang with the big dogs. Tune in as the squad's battle for positioning could set the tone for some intense spring

1:02hoops ahead. Team coverage powered by AI. This is Boston Celtics news today. I'm Corey with the story.