Celtics vs Hornets: Road Warriors Clash

0:00It's March 29th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Charlotte Hornets News Today, your AI-powered team report. The Boston Celtics head to Charlotte to face the Hornets in the second of three meetings this season. Charlotte crushed them 1-18-89 back on March 4th in Boston, but the teams wrap up April 7th at TD Garden. All time, Celtics lead 81-47, including 38 wins and 46 road trips against them. Celtics wrap a 7-game homestand on back-to-back night after Philly, where they're 10-4 in those spots. Celtics kick off their 4-game road swing before Atlanta Monday. Hornets have scorching since January 1st, 28, and 12, with the league's top net rating at 11.5. Their offense tops charts at 1-21.1, defense 6 at 109.5, plus number 1 in rebounds and second chance points. Celtics hold second in the east, 4-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 on New York. Their 30-14 vs. East foes, 23-13 away, winners of their last 2-7-3-10.

1:07Injuries hit hard for Boston, Nikolav Wissavitch outpost finger surgery, Derek White sidelined with kneeing, Jalen Brown Achilles tendonitis, but Jason. Tatum's good after questionable tag. Expect Peyton Pritchard at Point, Baylor Shireman for Brown. Despite his mis-tidgets along Caff and Grant Williams' illness, Key Battles, Pritchard vs. Lamello Ball, Shireman on Brandon Miller, Tatum taking Miles Bridges. Watch defense where Celtics rank 4th, Hornets 12th, both elite on boards, Celtics 4th, Charlotte 5th. 3-point fire, Hornets lead, makes at 16.3, Celtics 3rd at 15.2, but Boston must defend the arc after shooting Lausy. Last time, move the ball to, Celtics 30 and 0 when assists top foes, fatigue loons with Celtics traveling, Hornets home but gas from back to back, though they thrive there. Injuries forced lineup tweaks, refs always wildcard, Celtics chase road wind to build

2:09East lead before Miami, Milwaukee, Hornets eye push from 10th. This clash sets tones down stretch.