The Boston Celtics will be on the road Friday night for a game in Greensboro, NC against the Charlotte Hornets. Boston comes into Friday night at an even 1-1 this postseason following a six point overtime loss to Toronto in their last game. Defensively Boston struggled as Toronto scored 125 total points including 15 in the fourth quarter on 45.9% shooting leading to the win.
Jaylen Brown led all scorers for the Boston Celtics with 23 points and four rebounds on 9 of 14 shooting in 27 minutes on the floor. Jayson Tatum added 18 points and Sam Hauser recorded a team leading 22 points in 26 minutes off the bench.
The Charlotte Hornets continue a homestand Friday night as they are winless thus far this preseason following a 25 point blowout loss to Indiana. Defensively Charlotte was obliterated as Indiana made 48.4% of their shots and 96.3% from the free throw line to score 122 points including 63 in the second half.