Boston Celtics at Charlotte Hornets 10/7/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Boston Celtics will be on the road Friday night for a game in Greensboro, NC against the Charlotte Hornets. Boston comes into Friday night at an even 1-1 this postseason following a six point overtime loss to Toronto in their last game. Defensively Boston struggled as Toronto scored 125 total points including 15 in the fourth quarter on 45.9% shooting leading to the win.

Jaylen Brown led all scorers for the Boston Celtics with 23 points and four rebounds on 9 of 14 shooting in 27 minutes on the floor. Jayson Tatum added 18 points and Sam Hauser recorded a team leading 22 points in 26 minutes off the bench.

The Charlotte Hornets continue a homestand Friday night as they are winless thus far this preseason following a 25 point blowout loss to Indiana. Defensively Charlotte was obliterated as Indiana made 48.4% of their shots and 96.3% from the free throw line to score 122 points including 63 in the second half.

Offensively Charlotte struggled immensely from the floor making only 34.4% of their shots and 20.9% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 18 times in the game. Terry Rozier led all Charlotte starters with 18 points on five of 11 shooting in 30 minutes on the floor. Pj Washington added 13 points in 23 minutes and Lamelo Ball poured in 12 points and seven assists as well.