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Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 08 Apr 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 113-102
20-31 35-30 35-26 23-15
Position#5
Record53-25
FormWLWWW
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game107.0
vs
Position#14
Record43-36
FormLWWWW
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· TD Garden
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Boston Celtics v Charlotte Hornets
23 Jan 2027
BOS v CHA
upcoming
02 Dec 2026
BOS v CHA
upcoming
07 Apr 2026
BOS113
CHA102
04 Mar 2026
BOS89
CHA118
13 Apr 2025
BOS93
CHA86
11 Apr 2025
BOS130
CHA94
12 Apr 2024
BOS131
CHA98
10 Feb 2023
BOS127
CHA116
28 Nov 2022
BOS140
CHA105
02 Feb 2022
BOS113
CHA107
19 Jan 2022
BOS102
CHA111
28 Apr 2021
BOS120
CHA111
04 Apr 2021
BOS116
CHA86
22 Dec 2019
BOS119
CHA93
30 Jan 2019
BOS126
CHA94
23 Dec 2018
BOS119
CHA103
28 Feb 2018
BOS134
CHA106
10 Nov 2017
BOS90
CHA87
16 Jan 2017
BOS108
CHA98
16 Dec 2016
BOS96
CHA88
11 Apr 2016
BOS100
CHA114
27 Feb 2015
BOS106
CHA98
05 Jan 2015
BOS95
CHA104
11 Apr 2014
BOS106
CHA103
13 Nov 2013
BOS83
CHA89
16 Mar 2013
BOS105
CHA88
14 Jan 2013
BOS100
CHA89
07 Feb 2012
BOS94
CHA84
25 Mar 2011
BOS81
CHA83
14 Jan 2011
BOS99
CHA94
03 Mar 2010
BOS104
CHA80
28 Oct 2009
BOS92
CHA59
01 Apr 2009
BOS111
CHA109
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Charlotte Hornets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
120-99
120
99
+21
113avg 105
H18/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
117-112
117
112
+5
111avg 105
A21/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
92-102
92
102
-10
76avg 105
H23/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
119-109
119
109
+10
115avg 105
H25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
109-102
109
102
+7
110avg 105
H27/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
114-99
114
99
+15
106avg 105
A29/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
102-112
102
112
-10
90avg 105
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
147-129
147
129
+18
148avg 105
A01/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
133-101
133
101
+32
137avg 105
A04/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
115-101
115
101
+14
110avg 105
H05/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-23
27-27
26-23
31-26
29-27
26-27
29-34
33-24
23-14
21-33
33-29
15-26
20-31
29-22
39-30
31-26
26-29
29-31
32-22
22-20
27-21
36-28
26-26
25-24
30-29
24-25
22-36
26-22
53-33
27-24
32-45
35-27
43-26
32-29
30-21
28-25
26-26
28-20
26-31
35-24
223.4Avg total
116.8Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)114.6107.0221.7+7.668%
Season at home (38)114.2106.8221.0+7.371%
Season away (40)115.1107.2222.3+7.965%
Last 10 (10)116.8106.6223.4+10.280%
Last 5 (5)122.2108.4230.6+13.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)103.4107.8211.1-4.438%
vs Weaker (22)115.1100.8216.0+14.391%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
W
130-111
130
111
+19
130avg 109
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
124-101
124
101
+23
121avg 109
H21/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
134-90
134
90
+44
137avg 109
H24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
114-103
114
103
+11
115avg 109
H26/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
114-118
114
118
-4
98avg 109
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
99-114
99
114
-15
86avg 109
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
117-86
117
86
+31
115avg 109
A31/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
127-107
127
107
+20
123avg 109
H02/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
129-108
129
108
+21
125avg 109
H03/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
122-108
122
108
+14
120avg 109
A05/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-32
38-21
38-24
20-34
30-26
29-21
38-28
27-26
34-25
38-22
41-29
21-14
38-36
27-19
29-21
20-27
36-25
33-39
28-28
17-26
21-27
28-36
26-26
24-25
35-18
23-27
31-18
28-23
33-41
33-19
36-27
25-20
38-24
31-26
31-32
29-26
29-21
26-39
34-19
33-29
225.6Avg total
121.0Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)116.5111.3227.7+5.254%
Season at home (40)115.4111.0226.4+4.552%
Season away (39)117.5111.6229.1+6.056%
Last 10 (10)121.0104.6225.6+16.480%
Last 5 (5)118.8104.6223.4+14.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (17)114.2109.2223.4+5.059%
vs Weaker (13)119.9100.8220.8+19.192%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +8.0+8.0Q4Q4: +3.7+3.7Q4: -0.6-0.6
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +5.4+5.4Q1: +5.3+5.3Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +3.7+3.7Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +8.0+8.0Q4Q4: +3.7+3.7Q4: -0.6-0.6
Boston CelticsCharlotte Hornets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
63-50
63
50
+13
H18/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A21/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
44-47
44
47
-3
H23/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H25/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
55-60
55
60
-5
H27/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
W
63-49
63
49
+14
A29/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A30/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
80-57
80
57
+23
A01/04
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
75-55
75
55
+20
A04/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#11
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H05/04
NBA
111.7Avg total
59.2Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.751.0108.7+6.873%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.152.5108.6+3.760%-
Last 30 away (15)59.349.5108.8+9.987%-
Last 10 (10)59.252.5111.7+6.760%-
Last 5 (5)65.252.2117.4+13.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)52.853.6106.4-0.950%-
vs Weaker (22)59.550.0109.5+9.582%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#13
W
72-53
72
53
+19
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
59-47
59
47
+12
H21/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
72-47
72
47
+25
H24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H26/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
W
69-64
69
64
+5
H28/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H29/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
58-45
58
45
+13
A31/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
66-60
66
60
+6
H02/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
69-50
69
50
+19
H03/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A05/04
NBA
117.8Avg total
63.4Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.054.3113.3+4.763%-
Last 30 at home (18)59.954.3114.3+5.672%-
Last 30 away (12)57.654.2111.8+3.450%-
Last 10 (10)63.454.4117.8+9.080%-
Last 5 (5)59.455.6115.0+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (17)58.655.6114.3+3.053%-
vs Weaker (13)59.552.5111.9+7.077%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 116.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.928.4
55.8%
54.8%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.014.0
37.8%
35.8%42.0
🏀 Free throws22.218.0
81.1%
78.1%18.0
They take 87.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 121.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀40%
🏀🏀🏀46%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.8 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers55.2 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers41.924.4
58.2%
54.8%48.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.518.4
39.6%
35.8%55.2
🏀 Free throws20.817.0
81.7%
78.1%17.0
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 46.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 53% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Apr 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWWLWW
Charlotte Hornets
WWWWLLWWWW
#5
League position
#14
+10.4
Net rating
+16.8
119.2
Offensive rating
123.8
108.8
Defensive rating
107.0
56.2%
Effective FG%
58.8%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
12.0%
Turnover %
13.7%
30.5%
Off. rebound %
36.5%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.24
37.8%
3-point %
39.6%
57.1%
Assist %
62.4%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence119.2 · 123.8Defence108.8 · 107.0Shooting56.2% · 58.8%3-point %37.8% · 39.6%Ball care12.0% · 13.7%Off. rebounds30.5% · 36.5%Free throws0.25 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)80% · 80%
■ Boston Celtics   ■ Charlotte Hornets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
05/04/26HToronto Raptors115-101
04/04/26AMilwaukee Bucks133-101
01/04/26AMiami Heat147-129
30/03/26AAtlanta Hawks102-112
29/03/26ACharlotte Hornets114-99
27/03/26HAtlanta Hawks109-102
25/03/26HOklahoma City Thunder119-109
23/03/26HMinnesota Timberwolves92-102
21/03/26AMemphis Grizzlies117-112
18/03/26HGolden State Warriors120-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
05/04/26AMinnesota Timberwolves122-108
03/04/26HIndiana Pacers129-108
02/04/26HPhoenix Suns127-107
31/03/26ABrooklyn Nets117-86
29/03/26HBoston Celtics99-114
28/03/26HPhiladelphia 76ers114-118
26/03/26HNew York Knicks114-103
24/03/26HSacramento Kings134-90
21/03/26HMemphis Grizzlies124-101
19/03/26HOrlando Magic130-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW68%
HomeWLWWW71%
AwayWWLWW65%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783840
Win %68%71%65%
Points / game114.6114.2115.1
Allowed / game107.0106.8107.2
Point differential+7.6+7.3+7.9
Avg total221.7221.0222.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+46%45%48%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)43% (7)50% (12)
Overtime %1%0%2%
Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW54%
HomeWLLWW52%
AwayWWLWW56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games794039
Win %54%52%56%
Points / game116.5115.4117.5
Allowed / game111.3111.0111.6
Point differential+5.2+4.5+6.0
Avg total227.7226.4229.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%35%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (16)33% (9)29% (7)
Overtime %4%2%5%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder76611580%119.1107.7+11.4
2 San Antonio Spurs77581975%119.7111.3+8.4
3 Detroit Pistons79572272%117.3109.6+7.8
4 Boston Celtics78532568%114.6107.0+7.6
5 Los Angeles Lakers77502765%116.7115.0+1.6
6 Denver Nuggets79512865%121.8117.0+4.7
7 New York Knicks77492864%116.6110.4+6.3
8 Cleveland Cavaliers79502963%119.6115.3+4.3
9 Houston Rockets78492963%114.8110.0+4.8
10 Minnesota Timberwolves79473259%117.6114.1+3.5
11 Atlanta Hawks79453457%118.4115.8+2.6
12 Toronto Raptors78443456%114.6111.8+2.8
13 Phoenix Suns77433456%113.2111.0+2.3
14 Orlando Magic77423555%115.4115.1+0.3
15 Charlotte Hornets79433654%116.5111.3+5.2
16 Philadelphia 76ers79433654%116.1116.5-0.4
17 Miami Heat78413753%120.6118.5+2.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers78403851%114.0112.6+1.4
19 Portland Trail Blazers79403951%115.6116.1-0.6
20 Golden State Warriors78364246%114.8115.1-0.3
21 Milwaukee Bucks79314839%110.5116.6-6.1
22 Chicago Bulls79304938%116.3121.3-5.0
23 Dallas Mavericks78255332%113.8119.4-5.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans79255432%114.8119.4-4.5
25 Memphis Grizzlies79255432%115.0120.0-5.1
26 Utah Jazz79215827%117.1125.9-8.8
27 Sacramento Kings79215827%110.9121.2-10.2
28 Brooklyn Nets79205925%106.1115.5-9.3
29 Indiana Pacers79186123%112.4120.8-8.4
30 Washington Wizards79176222%112.9124.7-11.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Boston Celtics20353523113
Charlotte Hornets31302615102
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