The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, earned their 50th win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – The Boston Celtics earned their 50th win when they visited the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Sunday night, March 29, 2026, US time. The Boston Celtics won the game 114-99. Superstar Jayson Tatum was unstoppable with 32 points and 8 assists for the Boston Celtics. Payton Pritchard also had a remarkable performance, scoring 28 points.

Jaylen Brown missed the game again with a calf injury. Derrick White also missed the game, and Nikola Vucevic remained out with a finger injury. Therefore, the Boston Celtics started Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh. Meanwhile, the host Charlotte Hornets started LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges, and Moussa Diabate.

Kon Knueppel opened the scoring with his 257th three-pointer of the season. Tatum then crossed over Brandon Miller and grabbed the ball for a two-handed dunk to put the Boston Celtics ahead. Tatum then also hit a spinning jump shot for Boston, showcasing his early aggression. Payton Pritchard then hit two long-range attempts that went off the rim before finally hitting his first shot of the game. The Boston Celtics took a 10-9 lead into the first timeout.

Tatum then penetrated and scored his sixth point of the game. He then followed that up with his first three-pointer, which went in. The Boston Celtics extended their early lead to six points. Ron Harper Jr. then entered the court as Tatum took his first break.

Neemias Queta scored his fourth point of the game, attacking the rim for a shot. Pritchard then dribbled into the key area, drawing the attention of defenders, and delivered a stunning lob pass to Queta as the Boston Celtics were in top form.

Luka Garza and Hugo Gonzalez entered the court for Boston. Baylor Scheierman was also on the court while Hauser sat on the bench. Harper Jr. scored a layup after breaking free from his guard, capitalizing on a clever pass from Garza from high up. Harper Jr. then scored another point on a corner-to-corner layup.

Pritchard closed the first quarter with a dribble and drew a foul from rookie Sion James. The guard made two free throws to give the Boston Celtics a six-point lead, 27-21, after 12 minutes.

Tatum 20 First-Half Points

The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, earned their 50th win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99.

To kick off the second quarter, Baylor Scheierman hit a long-range three-pointer as the shot clock was about to expire. Tatum, who had been strong early in the second quarter, then dribbled and hit a three-pointer for his 12th point of the game.

LaMelo Ball fouled Tatum at the rim, allowing the All-NBA forward to make three free throws. But Tatum only managed to make one free throw, so Boston led 37-21 after a three-pointer from Harper Jr. on a comeback as the Boston Celtics went on a 16-2 run.

Tatum really controlled the game in the first half for Boston. He recorded three assists and shot 6-of-8 from the field with seven minutes remaining in the first half.

When Tatum got a chance to rest, Pritchard hit two mid-range shots after getting into position. Pritchard had already scored 11 points and continued to score in the first half. Sam Hauser then hit his second three-pointer of the game, giving Boston a 17-point lead, 55-38, and eventually closing the first half 63-49, with Tatum contributing 20 points.

The second half, or third quarter, began with Queta scoring a reverse layup after receiving a neat pass from Tatum. Tatum then found Pritchard for a floating shot and a reverse layup. The Boston Celtics led by nine points to four early in the third quarter.

Jordan Walsh also performed exceptionally well, grabbing offensive rebounds early in the third quarter. He provided numerous scoring opportunities for the Boston Celtics. Tatum scored a three-pointer while flexing his muscles for the crowd, his 23rd and counting. The Boston Celtics led 77-55.

A three-pointer from Baylor Scheierman gave the Boston Celtics a twenty-point lead. Garza joined the action and scored. Then Pritchard penetrated the defense and scored from mid-range. He had 22 points after three quarters.

Reserves Finish

The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, earned their 50th win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99.

Hugo Gonzalez hit a three-pointer from the corner after receiving a pass from Scheierman to start the fourth quarter. Baylor then scored another three-pointer on the next play off Tatum’s seventh assist.

Charlotte continued to fight back in the fourth quarter, cutting Boston’s lead to nine points with a LaMelo Ball three-pointer. But Queta, returning to the Boston lineup, immediately scored four points from deep.

Queta then blocked a LaMelo Ball drive, but the ball went in. Tatum then drove and scored with a neat mini-hook from deep. One play later, he hit a three-pointer straight past Bridges. Tatum was truly back to his best, with 32 points.

With five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Tatum went to the bench to watch Pritchard continue to attack inside. He scored his 26th point with a powerful shot past Josh Green.

Both teams finished the game with all reserves. The Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, earned their 50th win by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99.

The Boston Celtics will next travel to Kaseya Center in Miami to face the Miami Heat on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, US time. (Bembo)