Celtics vs Hornets

Game Recap:

The Boston Celtics hosted the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on Wednesday night in a highly anticipated matchup. The Celtics were looking to extend their winning streak to five games, while the Hornets were hoping to snap a three-game losing skid.

The game started out with a bang, as both teams traded baskets back and forth. The Celtics took an early lead, but the Hornets fought back to tie the game at 25-25 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was more of the same, as the teams continued to trade baskets. The Celtics held a slim lead for most of the quarter, but the Hornets managed to tie the game again at 50-50 at the half.

The third quarter was where the Celtics began to pull away. They went on a 10-0 run to start the quarter, and they never looked back. The Hornets fought back, but the Celtics held on to win the quarter 80-65.

The fourth quarter was all Celtics. They continued to pour it on, eventually winning the game by a score of 117-94. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 27 points, while Kemba Walker added 23 points. Terry Rozier led the way for the Hornets with 19 points.

The Celtics' win was their fifth straight, and it improved their record to 15-5 on the season. The Hornets' loss was their fourth straight, and it dropped their record to 7-13.

Analysis:

The Celtics' victory was a dominant performance from start to finish. They were able to control the tempo of the game, and they never let the Hornets get into a rhythm. The Celtics' defense was also impressive, as they held the Hornets to just 38% shooting from the field.

The Hornets, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing in this game. They were unable to get their offense going, and they were also plagued by turnovers. The Hornets will need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to avoid falling further behind in the Eastern Conference standings.

Looking Ahead:

The Celtics will be back in action on Friday night when they host the Philadelphia 76ers. The Hornets will be back in action on Saturday night when they host the Brooklyn Nets.