Tatum's 32 Points Lifts Celtics to Playoff Win

0:00It's March 30. This is Charlotte Hornets News Today, driven by AI, your team, non-stop. Jason Tatum straight carried the Boston Celtics to a 114-99 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, clinching, their spot in the playoffs. With Jalen Brown and Derek White both sidelined, Tatum dropped a season high 32 points on 12 of 23 shooting, including five, threes, and dished out a team, high 8 assists. This marked the second straight game where Tatum showed at the load after Friday's victory over the Atlanta Hawks, where he tallyed 26, points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Hornets coach Charles Lee had to give props after the game, saying their defense held up, but Tatum hit some tough shots, and when they doubled him, Boston's other guy stepped up. The Celtics shot over 50% from the field, and 41% from D as a team. Tatum's play showed his trust in the squad, finding open teammates even under pressure.

1:00The Celtics looked to keep the momentum rolling with a rematch against the Hawks on Monday night.