Final (regular season): Charlotte Hornets 105, Boston Celtics 140. Scoring by quarter: Q1 CHA 19-45 BOS; Q2 CHA 36-33 BOS; Q3 CHA 27-43 BOS; Q4 CHA 23-19 BOS.
Top performers (box score): Jayson Tatum (BOS) 35 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 threes on 15-of-28 shooting; Jalen McDaniels (CHA) 24 points, 1 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 threes on 9-of-12 shooting; Kelly Oubre Jr. (CHA) 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists on 11-of-18 shooting; Marcus Smart (BOS) 22 points, 2 rebounds, 15 assists, 6 threes on 8-of-11 shooting; Malcolm Brogdon (BOS) 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 threes on 8-of-9 shooting.