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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Wrap - Boston Wins 115-101

Jayson Tatum went off for 44 points and added 5 rebounds leading Boston to a 115-101 win over Charlotte on Wednesday at Spectrum Center.

Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 224.5.

Boston got 15 points from Jaylen Brown and another 12 points from Marcus Smart. Marcus Smart contributed 9 assists, while Robert Williams cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Charlotte got 17 points from PJ Washington in a losing cause and another 17 points from Miles Bridges. Mason Plumlee contributed 6 assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee had 15 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 52-48.

The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 47 boards, while Charlotte only had 46

Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Detroit looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head on the road to face New Orleans.