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Celtics Dismantle Hornets in Commanding Victory at TD Garden

The Boston Celtics, with a record of 63-18, delivered a resounding performance against the Charlotte Hornets, who now stand at 20-61 for the season. The final score read 131-98 in favor of the home team.


BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12:  Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 12, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE  (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

At TD Garden, fans witnessed the Celtics' dominance from start to finish. The home team took control early on and never relinquished it, leading for over 42 minutes of game time. Their largest lead was an impressive 35 points. The Celtics' offensive execution was nearly flawless; they shot an efficient 52 percent from the field and a solid 34 percent from three-point range on their way to scoring 131 points.


Boston's defense was equally impressive as they racked up a total of 12 steals and limited their opponents to just under half their fast break attempts. They also outrebounded the Hornets by a significant margin with a total of 62 rebounds compared to Charlotte's 39.


BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 12: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics dunks and scores against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on April 12, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

The bench contributed significantly with an impressive tally of 49 points, showcasing Boston's depth and ability to maintain pressure throughout the game. Furthermore, capitalizing on turnovers proved crucial for Boston as they scored an outstanding total of 32 points off turnovers.


On offense, Boston displayed remarkable ball movement which resulted in them amassing a high number of assists; they recorded an exceptional assist-to-turnover ratio of over five assists per turnover committed. This facilitated scoring opportunities inside where they amassed an imposing total of sixty paint points.


BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12:  Jaden Springer #44 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on April 12, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE  (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Hornets did show resilience despite being outplayed; their free throw shooting was commendable at eighty-six percent accuracy and they managed to convert all four second-chance opportunities presented to them into points.


Looking ahead after this commanding performance at TD Garden, fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as the Boston Celtics are set to host Washington Wizards on April fourteen at one o'clock PM Eastern Time. This encounter will take place again in front of their home crowd at TD Garden located in Boston Massachusetts zip code zero two one one four. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into NBCS-BOS or MNMT networks for live coverage.

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