Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics — Celtics win 87-75, Jul 12, 2026

atHornets at Celtics

Week 1 · NBA Summer League - Las Vegas

Final

Tatum shines as Celtics clamp down on Hornets for key victory in Pavilion

The Celtics secured a solid victory over the Hornets, finishing 87-75 in the Pavilion. Jayson Tatum led the charge with a standout performance that made a major impact. The Celtics' defense was key, holding the Hornets to a low score and maintaining their playoff positioning.

Jayson Tatum was the star of the night, showcasing his skills and leading the Celtics to victory with a dominant performance.

Boston's defense was a wall, limiting Charlotte's scoring opportunities and effectively controlling the game tempo throughout.

With this win, the Celtics keep their playoff hopes alive, solidifying their place in the standings and gaining crucial momentum.

The Celtics are up next at Cavaliers (Oct 8), then home vs 76ers. The Hornets are up next home vs Nets (Oct 6), then home vs Bucks.

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Celtics to winHit

The Hornets feature a promising roster led by Michael Ajayi, who will look to set the tone early with his playmaking. This matchup is crucial for establishing team chemistry heading into the regular season.

Boston counters with the talent of Tucker DeVries, who has the potential to be a game-changer with his scoring ability. His performance could be key in determining how well the Celtics can compete against Charlotte.

Both teams will rely on their depth, with Charlotte's Kylan Boswell and Boston's Dillon Mitchell expected to make significant contributions off the bench. Their impact will be vital in maintaining momentum throughout the game.

Celtics to win · Hit

Line score and box score

Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.

Qtr	1	2	3	4	T
CHACharlotte Hornets	21	19	16	19	75
BOSBoston Celtics	17	25	21	24	87

Players

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK	OREB	DREB	PF	+/-
Ryan Kalkbrenner	22	0	0-3	0-0	0-0	1	1	1	3	4	0	1	4	-10
Tidjane Salaun	27	7	1-5	1-3	2-2	4	0	3	2	1	1	3	5	-22
Liam McNeeley	26	20	6-14	1-4	4-5	8	1	5	1	1	2	6	3	-14
Christian Anderson	28	13	5-10	3-8	0-1	4	1	4	2	0	0	4	3	-13
Sion James	25	8	3-10	0-5	1-1	5	1	2	0	0	0	5	2	-14
Michael Ajayi	16	5	1-3	1-3	1-2	6	1	0	0	0	1	5	1	-1
Hannes Steinbach	23	8	3-4	0-0	1-1	3	2	5	0	0	2	1	5	-11
Wyatt Fricks	1	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+5
Latrell Wrightsell Jr.	11	5	2-5	1-3	0-0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	-1
Kylan Boswell	11	4	2-3	0-0	0-1	2	4	1	0	0	0	2	1	-4
Josiah Allick	1	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	+5
Max Mackinnon	1	5	2-2	1-1	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	+5

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