The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Boston Celtics with a score of 121:118 in overtime in a brilliant game led by Jayson Tatum.
Few could have predicted that the game of the night would unfold in Charlotte. The expectation was for Boston to routinely justify their role as favorites, but the hosts seized their opportunity. In the early stages, the visitors completely controlled the rhythm of the game. Jayson Tatum was visibly in form, reflected in the score, and the Celtics went into halftime with an 11-point lead.
However, it was not enough to break the resistance of the home team. The Hornets continued to fight, attempting to set the game’s pace to their liking. They succeeded, thanks to the outstanding performance of LaMelo Ball, who danced across the court at crucial moments. On his shoulders, Charlotte leveled the score, and the opportunity for victory slipped through with a missed shot by Sam Houser, leading to overtime.
With 6.6 seconds remaining, Miles Bridges hit a three-pointer, matching the host’s lead at that moment. However, Tatum was fouled on a three-point attempt but missed the last free throw, and the game was sealed from the free-throw line by Gordon Hayward.
LaMelo Ball led the winning team with 36 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. The impressive Mark Williams contributed 18 points and 16 rebounds. On the other side, Tatum scored 45 points, along with 13 rebounds.
Boston now holds a record of 11 wins and three losses in NBA, while Charlotte stands at 4-9.