The Boston Celtics are looking to secure their 50th win of the season as they prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets. After a rocky start to the season that included three straight losses and a revamped roster, the Celtics have turned things around.
The Celtics currently hold a 49-24 record. This places them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Playoff Berth Within Reach
Boston can clinch a playoff berth through multiple scenarios. A win against the Hornets will secure their spot. A loss by the Raptors or a win by the Knicks will also do the same.
In their most recent game, the Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 109-102. The Hawks had been on a hot streak, winning 14 of their previous 15 games.
Hornets Game Details
The game will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
The first meeting of the season between these teams saw Charlotte dominate on March 4, resulting in a 118-89 victory.
Charlotte holds a 39-35 record. They currently occupy the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.
- Boston’s season record: 49-24
- Charlotte’s season record: 39-35
- Boston average points per game: 114.1
- Charlotte average points per game: 116.3
Injury Updates and Team Stats
Jaylen Brown is questionable to play due to left Achilles tendonitis. Neemias Queta is also questionable with a right thumb sprain, as is Derrick White with a right knee contusion.
Nikola Vucevic will not play due to a fractured right ring finger.
The Celtics average 15.2 made 3-pointers per game. They shoot 36.1 percent from beyond the arc, ranking them third in the league.
The Hornets are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Following a five-game winning streak, they lost to the 76ers, 118-114, on Saturday.
Derrick White leads the team with 2.8 made 3-pointers per game. He shoots 32.3 percent from beyond the arc.
The Celtics have won six of their last seven contests. Sunday’s game kicks off a four-game road trip for the Celtics.
The teams will meet for a third and final time on April 7 in Boston.