Jayson Tatum leads a first-half Celtics surge, putting Boston up 70-39 at the break.
On Friday, Boston opened a 20-point first-quarter lead and stretched it with a 30-19 second period, taking a 70-39 advantage into halftime. Jayson Tatum has 24 points, five three-pointers and six assists, while Derrick White has added 18 points and four threes. Naz Reid leads Charlotte with 10 points, but Brandon Miller is 3-for-10 from the floor and 0-for-3 from deep. After the break, watch whether Charlotte can find an answer for Boston’s scoring punch and whether Miller can get going from the perimeter.
Key Performers
Jayson Tatum (Boston): 24 points, 6 assists, 5 threes Derrick White (Boston): 18 points, 4 threes Naz Reid (Charlotte): 10 points