Hornets Stun Celtics, Top Eastern Conference

0:00You're listening to NBA News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Charlotte Hornets just delivered a stunning 118-89 beatdown on the Boston Celtics in Boston, fueling talk that they might be the top team in the Eastern Conference. Since January, they've matched any contender, showing real potential from this roster. Despite arriving in Boston at 4am after a messy loss the night before, the Hornets played their cleanest game yet, with just three meaningful turnovers. Their defense swarmed the pain, holding Boston to a season-worst 41.7% shooting there. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the key performers, like Conquanueville, leading with 20 points and four threes, Brandon Miller's hot. Second quarter takeover, and Kobe White running the second unit smoothly. Lamello Ball added his signature falling away, three from the corner. Standout defense came from lineups featuring Ball, New Apple, Miller, Bridges, and Diabadi,

1:00with benches keeping the pressure on. It's rare for a playoff hopeful to lean so heavily on three rookies and big rotations. Looking ahead, Friday's home game against Miami is huge. A chance to shake a long rivalry and climb the standings, dodging the play in tournament. The daily news now is powered by a sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.