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The Boston Celtics continued their impressive run, comfortably defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on the road. With this victory, the Celtics took another decisive step towards securing the second seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Boston dictated the pace from the outset, establishing a significant 63-49 lead by halftime. In the second half, the Hornets attempted a comeback, but the Celtics effectively managed the pressure and maintained control until the final buzzer, cruising to a comfortable win.
This result improved the Celtics' record to 50-24, solidifying their hold on second place in the East. However, the battle for final seeding is far from over, as the Knicks remain hot on their heels.
Jayson Tatum led the charge for the victors with an outstanding performance, tallying 32 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists. Not far behind was Payton Pritchard, who contributed 28 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds.
For the Charlotte Hornets, LaMelo Ball stood out, finishing the game with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
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