The Boston Celtics pulled away for a 114-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets, winning by 15 points behind a strong offensive night and efficient perimeter shooting. Boston finished 14-for-34 from three-point range, while Charlotte went 12-for-43 from deep, a volume-heavy approach that didn’t translate into enough points to keep pace. Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 32 points, setting the tone as Boston consistently generated quality looks and maintained control for long stretches. Payton Pritchard provided a major scoring lift with 28 points, giving the Celtics a second high-output option and helping them sustain momentum whenever Charlotte threatened to close the gap. Charlotte was led by LaMelo Ball with 19 points, but the Hornets struggled to match Boston’s shot-making and overall execution. The Celtics also got meaningful production from Neemias Queta (17 points) and B. Scheierman (14 points), reinforcing Boston’s advantage in scoring depth on a night when multiple contributors capitalized on opportunities. Boston’s edge showed up across the box score as well, with a slight rebounding advantage (39-37) and more assists (23-19), reflecting steadier ball movement and more consistent offense. For the Celtics, the win underscores the value of their perimeter efficiency and multi-scorer lineup; for the Hornets, the loss highlights the need for better conversion—especially from three—when relying on high-volume outside shooting.