Tatum's Beast Mode: Celtics Secure Win

0:00On March 30th, Jason Tatum is back in beast mode, dropping a season high, 32 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 0 turnovers against the Hornets. In his 11th game since the Achilles injury, he hit his 14th thousandth career NBA point, youngest ever for the Celtics, passing Paul Pierce. Boston crews to a 114-99 win in Charlotte. The Hornets came in scorching hot, best record in the league since New Year at 28-13. Fresh off wins over Miami, Orlando, and New York. They had smoked Boston 1-18-89 just weeks ago on March 4th. Celtics got revenge without two starters, now 8-1 when Jalen Brown's out. Payton Pritchard kept the fire going after his 36 against Atlanta, adding 28 points, 6 boards, and 6 assists here. Nia Mayas-Keta-Flash Euro-Basket form with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Baylor Shireman hit 14 off the bench with clutch threes. Jordan Walsh locked down the mellow ball in the start.

1:04Boston shot lights out at 51% from the field, and 41 from 3, holding Charlotte to 43 and 28. They forced 11 turnovers to their 5, grabbing 6 steals and 11 points off them against the top offense. This so-called gap year, Celtics hit 50 wins for the 5th straight season, locked second in the east. Overcoming injuries like this shows their depth runs deep, ready for whatever comes next. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is Boston Celtics News today.