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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Charlotte Hornets<\/span> visit TD Garden on March 4, 2026, to face the Boston Celtics<\/span> in an Eastern Conference matchup that could affect the playoff standings. Charlotte enters the game on a strong run, while Boston continues to win games despite playing without Jayson Tatum.Both teams are above .500 this season. The Celtics remain near the top of the conference standings, while the Hornets are trying to improve their position in the playoff race. Recent results for both teams make this matchup important.<\/p>\n Boston will again play without Jayson Tatum. The forward is still recovering from right Achilles repair surgery related to an injury suffered during last year\u2019s playoffs. Tatum has not played at any point in 2026.Center Neemias Queta is listed as a game-time decision.Charlotte has not submitted an official injury report yet. However, several players are expected to be unavailable. Rookies PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, and Tidjane Salaun are not expected to play. Forward Grant Williams is also expected to miss the game. He has appeared in 20 games this season and is averaging 7.4 points.As of the latest early morning report, no Hornets players have been listed as questionable.<\/p>\n Charlotte\u2019s rotation includes several young players along with experienced guards and wings.Key Hornets players include LaMelo Ball (PG), Brandon Miller (SG\/SF), Miles Bridges (PF), Kon Knueppel (SF, 2025 draft pick), Tidjane Salaun (SF, injured), Grant Williams (PF, injured), Josh Green (SF), Tre Mann (PG), Collin Sexton (PG), Pat Connaughton (SG), Mason Plumlee (C), and Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, 2025 draft).Boston continues to rely on several contributors across the roster while Tatum remains out.Key Celtics players include Jaylen Brown (SF), Derrick White (SG), Payton Pritchard (PG), Anfernee Simons (SG), Sam Hauser (SF), Neemias Queta (C), Nikola Vucevic (C), Luka Garza (PF), Baylor Scheierman (SG), and Jordan Walsh (SF).<\/p>\n Boston has historically had the advantage in this matchup. The Celtics have won 81 of the 127 regular season games played between the two teams.Charlotte, however, enters the game on a five-game winning streak. Each of those wins came by at least 15 points. This game will be the first meeting between the two teams during the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Charlotte has posted a +3.0 net rating in recent games, which has helped the team extend its winning streak.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown leads Boston in scoring with 25.4 points per game. He is shooting 53.7 percent from the field and also averages 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Payton Pritchard contributes 14.6 points and 5.6 assists per game.For Charlotte, LaMelo Ball runs the offense while Brandon Miller continues to score on the wing. Miller scored 17 points in the team\u2019s most recent win. Miles Bridges remains an important player in the frontcourt.<\/p>\n Charlotte enters the game after five straight wins, each by a large margin. The Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks by 27 points and the Chicago Bulls by 32 points during this stretch.Boston holds a 41-20 record and recently defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-81. Payton Pritchard scored 25 points in that game.The Celtics have stayed competitive without Tatum by relying on multiple contributors. A Charlotte win could affect the Eastern Conference standings as the regular season continues. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden.<\/div>\n\nCharlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Current rosters (March 4, 2026)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics head-to-head record<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Team stats comparison<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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\n Stat (Per Game)<\/td>\n Hornets (30-31, 10th East)<\/td>\n Celtics (41-20, 2nd East)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Points<\/td>\n 116.0 (5th)<\/td>\n Not specified; recent wins like 108-81 vs. Bucks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rebounds<\/td>\n 46.3 (13th)<\/td>\n Strong board work led by Queta (7.6 RPG)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 26.6 (29th)<\/td>\n Pritchard (5.6 APG), Brown (4.3 APG)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n FG%<\/td>\n 46.1% (2nd)<\/td>\n Brown at 53.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3PT%<\/td>\n 37.8% (3rd)<\/td>\n Hauser 45.1%, White 25.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Opp Points<\/td>\n 113.0 (15th)<\/td>\n Top-tier defense holding opponents low<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Key players to watch (March 4, 2026)<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Recent form before the matchup<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n