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Celtics Torch Hornets, Build 39-Point Lead Through Three

November 7, 2026 · 1:54 AM

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Boston’s fast start and Jayson Tatum’s 34 points have put Charlotte in a deep hole after three quarters.

Boston leads Charlotte 96-57 after three quarters Friday, turning a 40-20 opening period into a 39-point cushion. The Celtics kept the pressure on with a 30-point second quarter and outscored the Hornets 26-18 in the third. Jayson Tatum has 34 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, while Derrick White has added 18 points and four three-pointers. Boston entered at 6-2 and No. 10 in the power index; Charlotte was 3-6 and No. 24.
Key Performers

Jayson Tatum (Boston): 34 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds Derrick White (Boston): 18 points, 4 three-pointers Naz Reid (Charlotte): 12 points, 6 rebounds