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Celtics Secure Victory Over Hornets at TD Garden

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · TD Garden

Boston Celtics 113, Charlotte Hornets 102, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Charlotte Hornets 113-102 at TD Garden on April 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics triumphed over the Charlotte Hornets with a final score of 113-102 at TD Garden. This victory allowed the Celtics to extend their series lead to 2-1 against the Hornets this season. Boston's home record stands impressive at 54-25, while Charlotte holds an away record of 43-37.

The Celtics have been in strong form at home, winning eight of their last ten games, with an average of 116.8 points scored and 106.6 points allowed per game. They are currently on a three-game winning streak. Their recent victories include a 115-101 win against the Toronto Raptors and a commanding 133-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. In contrast, the Hornets have also shown resilience, winning eight of their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak leading into this matchup. Charlotte averaged 121.0 points scored and allowed 104.6 points during this stretch, with their recent win against the Minnesota Timberwolves showcasing their offensive capabilities with a score of 122-108.

Historically, the Celtics have performed well against the Hornets, winning five of their last six meetings. In their previous encounter on March 29, 2026, Boston defeated Charlotte 114-99. The Celtics' home dominance was evident, as they have consistently outperformed the Hornets in their recent matchups, including a notable 130-94 victory in April 2025.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum was listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue, while the Hornets had Brandon Miller and PJ Hall also marked as day-to-day with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance, making the health status of these athletes crucial as the season progresses.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, opened with the Celtics favored by 4.5 points, reflecting their strong home record and recent form. The total for the game was set at 221.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair. The odds for the Celtics to win straight up were -198.0, while the Hornets were listed at +164.0.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather concerns impacting the indoor environment of TD Garden. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive matchup, with Boston showcasing their depth and ability to close out games effectively.

Key moments in the fourth quarter included crucial scoring plays from both teams. Jaylen Brown's driving layup extended the Celtics' lead to 106-94, and Derrick White's three-pointer solidified their advantage at 113-100. The Hornets fought back with contributions from Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, but ultimately fell short as Boston maintained control of the game.

Overall, the Celtics' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and their recent impressive form played a significant role in their victory over the Hornets. As the playoffs approach, both teams will look to build on this performance and address any injury concerns moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -4.5	221.5 o -105 / u -115	Charlotte Hornets +164 · Boston Celtics -198

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown35Boston Celtics
AssistsJayson Tatum4Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown9Boston Celtics
PointsLaMelo Ball36Charlotte Hornets
AssistsLaMelo Ball6Charlotte Hornets
ReboundsMiles Bridges12Charlotte Hornets

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W3116.8 scored · 106.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

W115-101vs Toronto RaptorsApr 5
W133-101at Milwaukee BucksApr 4
W147-129at Miami HeatApr 1
L102-112at Atlanta HawksMar 30
W114-99at Charlotte HornetsMar 29
W109-102vs Atlanta HawksMar 27
W119-109vs Oklahoma City ThunderMar 25
L92-102vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 23
W117-112at Memphis GrizzliesMar 21
W120-99vs Golden State WarriorsMar 18

Charlotte Hornets

Last 10: 8-2Streak W4121 scored · 104.6 allowed per game2-0 away

W122-108at Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 5
W129-108vs Indiana PacersApr 3
W127-107vs Phoenix SunsApr 2
W117-86at Brooklyn NetsMar 31
L99-114vs Boston CelticsMar 29
L114-118vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 28
W114-103vs New York KnicksMar 26
W134-90vs Sacramento KingsMar 24
W124-101vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 21
W130-111vs Orlando MagicMar 19

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Charlotte Hornets	Boston Celtics
Field goals	38-88	43-87
Field goal %	43	49
Three-pointers	16-49	17-42
Three-point %	33	40
Free throws	10-13	10-12
Free throw %	77	83
Rebounds	40	45
Offensive rebounds	14	13
Defensive rebounds	26	32
Assists	24	22
Steals	5	6
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	22
Fast-break points	13	16
Points in the paint	32	44
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	11	13
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	64	32

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter67-65Jayson Tatum makes 25-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter69-65LaMelo Ball makes driving layup
3rd Quarter69-68Derrick White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Neemias Queta assists)
3rd Quarter72-68LaMelo Ball makes 25-foot fade away jump shot (Miles Bridges assists)
3rd Quarter73-68LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-68LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter74-71Jaylen Brown makes 27-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter74-73Jaylen Brown makes running layup (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter74-75Jordan Walsh makes driving layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter76-75Brandon Miller makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter78-75Brandon Miller makes 2-foot dunk (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter80-75Brandon Miller makes 6-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter81-75LaMelo Ball makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter82-75LaMelo Ball makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-77Jordan Walsh makes 1-foot running dunk (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter84-77Ryan Kalkbrenner makes dunk
3rd Quarter84-80Baylor Scheierman makes 25-foot running jump shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter87-80Grant Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (LaMelo Ball assists)
3rd Quarter87-83Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Neemias Queta assists)
3rd Quarter87-86Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Baylor Scheierman assists)
3rd Quarter87-88Jaylen Brown makes 13-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter87-90Jaylen Brown makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter89-90Miles Bridges makes 14-foot two point shot
4th Quarter89-92Nikola Vucevic makes 4-foot two point shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter89-93Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-94Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-94Moussa Diabate makes running dunk (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter91-96Jaylen Brown makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter94-96Kon Knueppel makes 29-foot three pointer (Sion James assists)
4th Quarter94-98Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-101Payton Pritchard makes 26-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter94-104Jayson Tatum makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter94-106Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
4th Quarter96-106Miles Bridges makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter98-106Kon Knueppel makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter98-108Jayson Tatum makes two point shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter98-110Jaylen Brown makes 14-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter100-110Brandon Miller makes 12-foot two point shot (LaMelo Ball assists)
4th Quarter100-113Derrick White makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter102-113Ryan Kalkbrenner makes dunk (Kon Knueppel assists)