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Jayson Tatum Scores 34 as Celtics Demolish the Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup Play
Tatum added eight rebounds and nine assists as Boston shot 54.5% from 3-point range and built a 39-point lead.
- On Friday, the Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 in an NBA Cup group stage matchup at Spectrum Center, securing their second tournament victory.
- Entering the game, the struggling Hornets had lost five consecutive matches and played without injured starters Kon Knueppel, Moussa Diabate, and Dennis Schroder; leading scorer Brandon Miller exited before halftime with a groin injury.
- Boston dominated from deep, shooting 24-for-44 on 3-pointers as Jayson Tatum made franchise history with 34 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists in just 29 minutes.
- This 39-point victory boosted Boston's point differential to +53, positioning the Celtics atop NBA Cup Group C with a 2-0 record and likely securing their path to the knockout rounds.
- The Celtics continue their four-game road trip Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks; with a 7-2 overall record, Boston pursues another Larry O'Brien Trophy championship.
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Charlotte gets under the wheels without world champion Dennis Schröder against Boston, even German support on the ranks is of no use. Isaiah Hartenstein runs against it.
Charlotte gets under the wheels without world champion Dennis Schröder against Boston, even German support on the ranks is of no use. Isaiah Hartenstein runs against it.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right7Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Center
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
55% Center
L 23%
C 55%
R 22%
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