Hornets Dominate Celtics in TD Garden

The Charlotte Hornets delivered a commanding performance Wednesday, defeating the Boston Celtics 118-89 at the TD Garden. This victory halted the Celtics’ recent momentum and marked the Hornets’ sixth consecutive win, solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference play-in picture.

The Celtics, now 41-21, had been on a three-game winning streak before facing the Hornets. They currently trail the Detroit Pistons (45-15) for the top spot in the East.

Gonzalez Contributes for Celtics in Loss

Despite the defeat, Spanish player Hugo Gonzalez made a contribution for the Celtics, scoring eight points and grabbing six rebounds.

Gilgeous-Alexander on the Verge of History

Elsewhere in the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 103-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, maintaining their lead in the Western Conference.

Leading the charge for Oklahoma City was reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recorded 26 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and a steal. Gilgeous-Alexander is now just two games away from matching Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive games with 20 or more points.

“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a difficult opponent to cover. He does a great job convincing the referees, he’s probably the best in the league, that he’s been hit.”

Mike Brown, Knicks Coach

Other Notable Results

• The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Utah Jazz 106-102, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 25 points.
• The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 114-122, with Jrue Holiday scoring 35 points and Jerami Grant adding 30.

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