Celtics rout Hornets 119-80 behind Tatum's 34-point night

Player of the game

Jayson Tatum 34 PTS, 8 REB, 9 AST

9.4

The Celtics ran away from the Hornets 119-80 at Spectrum Center in NBA Cup group play. Boston took control in the first quarter, scoring 40 points to Charlotte's 20, and never let the game get close again.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, a Chirp Rating of 9.4. He led Boston in all three categories. The Celtics followed the opening burst with 30 in the second quarter, then 26 in the third and 23 in the fourth. Charlotte scored 19 in the second and 18 in the third. The Hornets won only the fourth quarter, 23-23 on the scoreboard in a tie, which did nothing to change the outcome.

Naz Reid scored 14 to lead Charlotte. Hannes Steinbach grabbed 11 rebounds, and Christian Anderson had 5 assists. Boston moves to 7-2. The Hornets fall to 3-7.

Chirp's Sim had the Celtics at 58% before tip-off over 10,000 simulations.

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