Celtics-Hornets Recap: C's Make a Comeback; Williams Faces Criticism from Former Teammates
Joe Mazzulla Reflects on the Celtics’ First Loss of the Season
Key Highlights:
- The Celtics improved their record to 5-1.
- Jayson Tatum led all scorers with 34 points and secured 11 rebounds.
- Former Celtic Grant Williams was ejected late in the fourth quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul on Tatum.
- In Al Horford’s absence, Neemias Queta contributed 12 points and six rebounds off the bench.
- The Celtics will face the Hornets again on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
The Boston Celtics secured a victory against the Charlotte Hornets in a physically intense game, setting the stage for their rematch on Saturday. Former Celtic Grant Williams was ejected for a hard foul on Jayson Tatum, igniting tensions among players. Jaylen Brown expressed his disapproval of Williams' actions, stating, "That wasn’t a basketball play. Grant knows better than that."
Tatum remained unharmed after the incident, finishing the night with a game-high 34 points and 11 rebounds. Brown added 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists. With Al Horford out for load management, Neemias Queta made a significant impact with 12 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes.
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball led his team with 31 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter, while Tre Mann added 23 points off the bench. The upcoming game promises to be just as competitive, airing on NBC Sports Boston.
Live Updates Recap:
- 9:27 PM EDT: Celtics triumphed 124-109, rebounding from a previous overtime loss. Tatum’s double-double marked a standout performance.
- 9:19 PM EDT: Grant Williams' ejection for the hard foul on Tatum stirred reactions from Celtics players.
- 8:58 PM EDT: Coach Joe Mazzulla received a technical foul for disputing a call on Neemias Queta.
- 8:47 PM EDT: The Celtics maintained a six-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, thanks to strong contributions from Tatum and Brown.
Expect more drama when the Celtics and Hornets clash again on Saturday evening!
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