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The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-102, snapping the Hornets' winning streak and, for now, relegating them to the play-in tournament.
Despite Charlotte's desperate need for a victory to secure a direct playoff berth (6th seed), the Celtics' superior performance in the final stretch decided the contest.
The Hornets' motivation was evident early on, as they played competitively and managed to close the first half with a 61-55 lead. However, Boston completely dominated after the halftime break.
The Celtics significantly elevated their game, controlled the court, and with an offensive surge in the second half, they overturned the deficit, denying Charlotte a crucial road win.
Jaylen Brown led the winners with an impressive 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.
For the Hornets, LaMelo Ball stood out with 36 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.
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