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Hornets’ destruction of Celtics sets new franchise record

Hornets’ destruction of Celtics sets new franchise record

The Charlotte Hornets were unstoppable on Wednesday night, blowing out the Boston Celtics 118-89 at TD Garden. The 29-point win was their largest regular-season win against the Celtics and Boston’s most lopsided loss of the season.

Charlotte Hornets News / EasySportz / March 5
The Hornets Are the Scariest Team in the League — Here’s Why

The Hornets Are the Scariest Team in the League — Here’s Why

The Charlotte Hornets might officially be the hottest team in basketball right now. Charlotte crushed the Boston Celtics 118–89 on the road Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to six straight games — all by at least 15 points.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 5
Four Reasons the Charlotte Hornets Can Make Some Noise in the NBA Playoffs

Four Reasons the Charlotte Hornets Can Make Some Noise in the NBA Playoffs

At this point, it feels like a foregone conclusion that the Charlotte Hornets will make the playoffs. They are 2.5 games back of the sixth seed, and they're all but assured to get a shot in the Play-In Tournament.

Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / March 5
'Understand That the Hornets are Here' – Charlotte Hornets Starter Drops Bold Warning Amid 6-Game Winning Streak

'Understand That the Hornets are Here' – Charlotte Hornets Starter Drops Bold Warning Amid 6-Game Winning Streak

Moussa Diabate boldly declared that the Charlotte Hornets are a force to be reckoned with, following their dominant 118-89 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, which marked their 10th consecutive road win and sixth straight overall.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Charles Lee News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5
Hornets’ Charles Lee already loves ‘battle-tested’ trade deadline addition

Hornets’ Charles Lee already loves ‘battle-tested’ trade deadline addition

The Charlotte Hornets are officially one of the hottest teams in the NBA, and head coach Charles Lee believes a certain trade deadline addition is a major reason why.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Hornets keep right on buzzing with rout of Celtics

Hornets keep right on buzzing with rout of Celtics

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets rolled past the Boston Celtics, 118-89, on Wednesday night. Charlotte never trailed and looked in control from the start, pushing its winning streak to six games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5
Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Once near the bottom of the conference at 11-20, the Charlotte Hornets have turned themselves into one of the top stories of the season. 

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 4
Hornets Player Ratings: Charlotte Dominates Boston From Start To Finish In Shocking Result

Hornets Player Ratings: Charlotte Dominates Boston From Start To Finish In Shocking Result

The Boston Celtics never really found their footing in this one, falling 118-89 to the Charlotte Hornets in a game that slipped away early and never truly swung back.

Charlotte Hornets News / Athlon Sports / March 5
Hornets Coach Charles Lee Sends Strong Message About Coby White

Hornets Coach Charles Lee Sends Strong Message About Coby White

Coby White scored 17 points and dished six assists in a 118-89 victory against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, and Hornets coach Charles Lee had no reservations about what the newly acquired guard brings to Charlotte.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 4
Charlotte Hornets Embarrass Boston Celtics In 29-Point Road Win

Charlotte Hornets Embarrass Boston Celtics In 29-Point Road Win

Nobody told the Charlotte Hornets they were supposed to be the warm-up act. On Wednesday night at TD Garden, the Hornets walked into one of the NBA’s most intimidating home courts and absolutely dismantled the Boston Celtics 118-89.

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 The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz
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 The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
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 The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz
NBA News / Field Level Media / March 4
Kon Kneuppel, Hornets manhandle Celtics for 6th consecutive victory

Kon Kneuppel, Hornets manhandle Celtics for 6th consecutive victory

Kon Kneuppel tossed in 20 points as the visiting Charlotte Hornets beat the Boston Celtics 118-89 on Wednesday for their sixth consecutive win. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller each added 18 points for Charlotte, which received 17 points and six assists from Coby White.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4
Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

No one would have guessed this back in October, but the Hornets are becoming the team no one wants to face in the postseason.

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NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
Starting Lineups Revealed for Hornets vs. Celtics Showdown

Starting Lineups Revealed for Hornets vs. Celtics Showdown

The Charlotte Hornets (31-31) have an opportunity to make a statement tonight and extend their road winning streak to ten games when they take on the Boston Celtics (41-20).

Charlotte Hornets News / Hoops Wire / March 4
Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

The Charlotte Hornets are sitting right in the middle of the Eastern Conference race at 31-31. And the next few weeks could determine whether they land on the more favorable side of the play-in bracket.

Charles Lee News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
Where Does Charles Lee Stand in the NBA's Coach of the Year Race, and Can He Win?

Where Does Charles Lee Stand in the NBA's Coach of the Year Race, and Can He Win?

Of the thirty coaches in the NBA, only one each year takes home the Coach of the Year Award. There have been ten different winners since the 2015-16 season,

Grant Williams News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
The Hornets' Resurgence Means Something Deeper for Hometown Kid Grant Williams

The Hornets' Resurgence Means Something Deeper for Hometown Kid Grant Williams

With 20 games to go in the regular season, the Charlotte Hornets sit at .500, marking the first time the team has done so in March since the 2021-22 season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4
Hornets become first to accomplish 2025-26 feat with Mavericks win

Hornets become first to accomplish 2025-26 feat with Mavericks win

Charlotte Hornets continued their dominant stretch Tuesday night with a 117-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the only team in the NBA this season to record five consecutive wins by at least 15 points.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
Charlotte Hornets Rule Out Two Players, Will Have Thin Frontcourt vs. Celtics

Charlotte Hornets Rule Out Two Players, Will Have Thin Frontcourt vs. Celtics

When the Charlotte Hornets lace them up tonight against the Boston Celtics, they will be a little thin in the frontcourt. Moments ago, the team announced that forwards Grant Williams (R Knee — Injury Management) and Tidjane Salaün (L Knee) have been ruled out.

Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
With a Win, the Hornets Will Do Something That Hasn't Been Done in Four Years

With a Win, the Hornets Will Do Something That Hasn't Been Done in Four Years

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets have a chance to do something no one thought to be possible. Beating the Boston Celtics is certainly a part of that unexpected possibility, but a win would push them over the .500 mark at 32-31.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics

Score Predictions for Charlotte Hornets vs. Boston Celtics

The Charlotte Hornets (31-31) travel to play the Boston Celtics (41-20) on a quick turnaround after beating the Dallas Mavericks in the Spectrum Center last night, 117-90.

LaMelo Ball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / March 4
LaMelo Ball Had His Worst Game in a Month and It Didn't Even Matter

LaMelo Ball Had His Worst Game in a Month and It Didn't Even Matter

The Charlotte Hornets have gotten an incredible season from LaMelo Ball so far. His per-game averages are down, but the advanced metrics are generally up.

Charles Lee News / Hardwood Heroics / March 4
'He’s a Teacher at a High Level' – Charlotte Hornets’ Charles Lee Should Be in the 2025-26 COTY Convo, Per Rival Coach

'He’s a Teacher at a High Level' – Charlotte Hornets’ Charles Lee Should Be in the 2025-26 COTY Convo, Per Rival Coach

Jason Kidd believes that Charles Lee deserves to be in the conversation for this year’s NBA Coach of the Year award for his exemplary work with the Charlotte Hornets this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3
Hornets blast Mavericks to get back to .500

Hornets blast Mavericks to get back to .500

Brandon Miller scored 17 points as Charlotte used stretches of strong perimeter shooting in a 117-90 victory against the visiting Dallas Mavericks that gave the Hornets a five-game winning streak Tuesday night.

Kon Knueppel News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Kon Knueppel's Potential NBA Milestone After Rookie of the Month Nod

Kon Knueppel's Potential NBA Milestone After Rookie of the Month Nod

Charlotte Hornets wingman Kon Knueppel continues his strong first year in the NBA. Knueppel has made the No. 4 pick of the 2025 draft worth it, as he's one of the top performers across the league among rookies.

Brandon Miller News / Field Level Media / February 28
Brandon Miller, Hornets pull away late to subdue Blazers

Brandon Miller, Hornets pull away late to subdue Blazers

Brandon Miller connected on six 3-point shots as part of his game-high 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday afternoon.

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