Jayson Tatum recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Sam Hauser contributed 25 points, sinking seven 3-pointers, as the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night, seeking retribution for an earlier defeat in the season.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 20 points, with Derrick White adding 19 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics, who have now secured wins in 11 of their last 13 games. Hauser’s sharpshooting from beyond the arc, going 7 of 11, was pivotal as the Celtics made a total of 19 3-pointers against the Hornets, avenging a prior 121-118 overtime loss suffered in Charlotte.

Boston, having clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a record of 59-16, reмɑιns undefeated this season with a 27-0 record when making at least 18 3-pointers in a game. Hauser acknowledged Tatum’s pivotal role in facilitating open looks for him, attributing his success to the team’s cohesive playmaking.

Coach Joe Mazzulla commended Hauser for his confident performance, attributing his effectiveness to the team’s оffеnꜱιυе strategies. Despite Charlotte’s efforts, highlighted by Miles Bridges’ 26 points and 11 rebounds, the Celtics’ dominance, particularly in the third quarter, propelled them to a decisive victory. The absence of key players due to injuries hindered the Hornets, as the Celtics capitalized on their size advantage, outrebounding them 51-40 and exploiting defensive lapses to secure the win.