The Boston Celtics are ready to host the Charlotte Hornets to open a thrilling NBA game on April 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT. The Celtics had beaten the Hornets in a decisive 130-94 victory prior to this game.
Boston ranks second in defense, giving up just 107.6 points per game, while averaging 116.4 points a game, which is eighth best in the league.
On the other hand, the Hornets are a mid-tier group in that category since they struggle offensively, scoring only 105.5 points each game (28th) and allowing 114.3 points (15th) on defense.
Boston hits 46.3% from the floor (18th), while Charlotte ranks in last place at 43.1%, indicating a large shooting efficiency difference.
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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets: Date and tip-off time
The Boston Celtics will clash with the Charlotte Hornets in an exciting NBA battle on April 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date | April 13, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT |
Venue | TD Garden |
Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets on TV & stream live online
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- Streaming service: Fubo
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Boston Celtics team news
Jayson Tatum leads his team in scoring (27.0 points per game), grabbing 8.7 rebounds, and shooting 45.3% from his shots and 81.3% from his free-throw line.
Derrick White contributes effectively with 1.01 blocks and a field goal percentage of 43.9, and he provides good support with 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists a game.
Boston Celtics injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
SF, Jaylen Brown | Knee injury | Out |
Charlotte Hornets team news
Mark Williams pulls down 10.2 rebounds on average each game, with 3.0 coming from the offensive side and 7.2 from the defensive side.
Nick Smith Jr. helps out with 9.6 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game, but his shooting efficiency is inadequate at 38.5%.
Seth Curry contributes 6.4 points per game while maintaining a strong field goal percentage of 47.2%.
Charlotte Hornets injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
SG, Josh Green | Shoulder injury | Out |
SF, Miles Bridges | Hip injury | Out |
Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets head-to-head record
The Celtics have easily crushed the Hornets in their last five meetings, dominating all five by double digits. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 130-94 in their most recent game. Boston additionally won consecutive games in November 2024, outperforming Charlotte by a total of 25 points. Even more lopsided were their matches in April, which included a 33-point thumping on April 13. The Celtics are strongly favored to extend their winning run in this game because of Boston's consistently strong offensive and defensive capabilities, as well as Charlotte's persistent efficiency problems.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Apr 12, 2025 | Celtics 130-94 Hornets |
Nov 03, 2024 | Celtics 113-103 Hornets |
Nov 02, 2024 | Celtics 124-109 Hornets |
Apr 13, 2024 | Celtics 131-98 Hornets |
Apr 02, 2024 | Celtics 118-104 Hornets |
Nov 21, 2023 | Hornets 121-118 Celtics |