Celtics vs. Hornets: Celtics Win 122-106, Take 2-0 Lead in Series
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 122-106 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.
The Celtics, who led by as many as 21 points in the first half, never trailed in the game and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 23 points, while Terry Rozier added 18 points and Miles Bridges scored 16 points.
The Hornets, who shot just 40.2% from the field, were led by a strong performance from their bench, which outscored the Celtics’ bench 32-22.
Despite the loss, the Hornets remain confident that they can come back in the series.
“We’re not going to hang our heads,” Ball said. “We’re going to go back home and get ready for Game 3.”
Game 3 of the series will be played in Charlotte on Friday night.
Here is a more detailed explanation of the game:
The Celtics started the game strong, taking an early 10-2 lead. The Hornets fought back to within two points, but the Celtics closed the quarter on a 10-2 run to take a 26-16 lead.
The Celtics continued to extend their lead in the second quarter, taking a 19-point lead at one point. The Hornets cut the lead to 12 points at halftime, but the Celtics came out strong in the third quarter and pushed their lead back to 19 points.
The Hornets made a run in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to just seven points with less than four minutes remaining. However, the Celtics held on to win by a final score of 122-106.
The Celtics were led by Tatum, who was efficient from the field and hit several key shots down the stretch. Brown and Smart also played well, providing the Celtics with a consistent scoring threat.
The Hornets were led by Ball, who was aggressive in attacking the basket and hit several tough shots. Rozier and Bridges also played well, but the Hornets were unable to overcome the Celtics’ strong defense and efficient shooting.
The Celtics will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 3 on Friday night. The Hornets will need to play better if they want to extend the series to a fourth game.
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