The Celtics defeat the Hornets, 127-99. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 20 points as Kristaps Porzingis (14 points, 12 rebounds) and Jayson Tatum (11 points, seven assists, six rebounds) totaled 25 points for Boston. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 16 points, five assists, and three rebounds while Brandon Miller added eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists.