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Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 29 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 99-114
21-27 28-36 26-26 24-25
Position#14
Record39-35
FormWWWWL
Points / game116.3
Allowed / game111.7
vs
Position#5
Record49-24
FormWWLWW
Points / game114.1
Allowed / game106.9
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Charlotte Hornets v Boston Celtics
04 Feb 2027
CHA v BOS
upcoming
06 Nov 2026
CHA v BOS
upcoming
29 Mar 2026
CHA99
BOS114
02 Nov 2024
CHA103
BOS113
01 Nov 2024
CHA109
BOS124
01 Apr 2024
CHA104
BOS118
20 Nov 2023
CHA121
BOS118
16 Jan 2023
CHA118
BOS130
14 Jan 2023
CHA106
BOS122
09 Mar 2022
CHA101
BOS115
25 Oct 2021
CHA129
BOS140
25 Apr 2021
CHA125
BOS104
31 Dec 2019
CHA92
BOS109
07 Nov 2019
CHA87
BOS108
23 Mar 2019
CHA124
BOS117
19 Nov 2018
CHA117
BOS112
27 Dec 2017
CHA91
BOS102
08 Apr 2017
CHA114
BOS121
29 Oct 2016
CHA98
BOS104
23 Dec 2015
CHA89
BOS102
12 Dec 2015
CHA93
BOS98
30 Mar 2015
CHA104
BOS116
10 Dec 2014
CHA96
BOS87
25 Nov 2013
CHA86
BOS96
12 Mar 2013
CHA100
BOS74
11 Feb 2013
CHA94
BOS91
15 Apr 2012
CHA82
BOS94
26 Mar 2012
CHA95
BOS102
07 Feb 2011
CHA94
BOS89
11 Dec 2010
CHA62
BOS93
01 Dec 2009
CHA90
BOS108
06 Jan 2009
CHA114
BOS106
29 Nov 2008
CHA84
BOS89
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
99-111
99
111
-12
88avg 108
A09/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
103-101
103
101
+2
94avg 108
A11/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
117-109
117
109
+8
111avg 108
A12/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
102-115
102
115
-13
82avg 108
A14/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
136-106
136
106
+30
134avg 108
H17/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
130-111
130
111
+19
130avg 108
H19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
124-101
124
101
+23
121avg 108
H21/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
134-90
134
90
+44
137avg 108
H24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
114-103
114
103
+11
115avg 108
H26/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
114-118
114
118
-4
98avg 108
H28/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-28
28-32
19-21
22-30
20-34
26-21
32-27
25-19
30-34
29-28
31-23
27-24
24-31
22-28
37-32
19-24
26-24
33-33
37-31
40-18
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
223.8Avg total
117.3Scored
106.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)116.3111.7228.0+4.653%
Season at home (37)115.2111.1226.3+4.151%
Season away (37)117.4112.4229.8+5.154%
Last 10 (10)117.3106.5223.8+10.870%
Last 5 (5)123.2104.6227.8+18.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (15)114.5108.3222.7+6.260%
vs Weaker (15)119.8102.9222.7+16.993%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
109-98
109
98
+11
106avg 105
A08/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
116-125
116
125
-9
106avg 105
A11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
102-104
102
104
-2
91avg 105
A13/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
111-100
111
100
+11
109avg 105
H14/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
120-112
120
112
+8
120avg 105
H16/03
NBA
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
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-26
21-10
30-33
23-29
31-29
27-29
32-39
26-28
28-27
31-29
24-24
19-24
29-27
35-14
29-31
18-28
31-32
34-29
26-25
29-26
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
217.8Avg total
111.5Scored
106.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (73)114.1106.9221.0+7.267%
Season at home (37)114.1107.0221.1+7.270%
Season away (36)114.1106.9221.0+7.264%
Last 10 (10)111.5106.3217.8+5.270%
Last 5 (5)111.4104.8216.2+6.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (7)101.9109.0210.9-7.129%
vs Weaker (23)112.9100.8213.7+12.187%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: +6.6+6.6Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: -1.0-1.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: +2.3+2.3Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +2.9+2.9Q3Q3: +6.6+6.6Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: -0.4-0.4Q4: -1.0-1.0
Charlotte HornetsBoston Celtics
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
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
58-60
58
60
-2
A09/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A11/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A12/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A14/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
59-57
59
57
+2
H17/03
NBA
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
116.4Avg total
60.5Scored
55.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.753.5113.2+6.270%-
Last 30 at home (17)60.653.4113.9+7.276%-
Last 30 away (13)58.553.8112.3+4.862%-
Last 10 (10)60.555.9116.4+4.660%-
Last 5 (5)67.453.2120.6+14.2100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (15)59.353.6112.9+5.760%-
vs Weaker (15)60.153.5113.6+6.780%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
56-36
56
36
+20
A08/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
D
58-58
58
58
+0
A11/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A13/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
64-41
64
41
+23
H14/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
65-61
65
61
+4
H16/03
NBA
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
108.4Avg total
56.8Scored
51.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.150.6106.7+5.570%-
Last 30 at home (17)56.452.0108.4+4.459%-
Last 30 away (13)55.848.8104.5+7.085%-
Last 10 (10)56.851.6108.4+5.260%-
Last 5 (5)53.252.8106.0+0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (7)51.354.3105.6-3.043%-
vs Weaker (23)57.649.5107.0+8.178%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 117.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀39%
🏀🏀🏀47%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.6 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers54.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.1 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-pointers42.922.8
53.1%
54.8%45.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.918.2
39.7%
35.8%54.6
🏀 Free throws21.417.1
79.9%
78.1%17.1
They take 88.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 45.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 52% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.2 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.6 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers46.424.6
53.0%
54.8%49.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.714.2
34.9%
35.8%42.6
🏀 Free throws22.419.7
87.9%
78.1%19.7
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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 29 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
LWWWWWLWWL
Boston Celtics
WWLWWWWLLW
#14
League position
#5
+11.0
Net rating
+5.4
119.4
Offensive rating
115.2
108.4
Defensive rating
109.9
56.4%
Effective FG%
52.7%
52.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.3%
14.2%
Turnover %
12.7%
31.8%
Off. rebound %
28.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.26
39.7%
3-point %
34.9%
62.2%
Assist %
62.1%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence119.4 · 115.2Defence108.4 · 109.9Shooting56.4% · 52.7%3-point %39.7% · 34.9%Ball care14.2% · 12.7%Off. rebounds31.8% · 28.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ Boston Celtics
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
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
17/03/26HMiami Heat136-106
14/03/26ASan Antonio Spurs102-115
12/03/26ASacramento Kings117-109
11/03/26APortland Trail Blazers103-101
09/03/26APhoenix Suns99-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
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
16/03/26HPhoenix Suns120-112
14/03/26HWashington Wizards111-100
13/03/26AOklahoma City Thunder102-104
11/03/26ASan Antonio Spurs116-125
08/03/26ACleveland Cavaliers109-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL53%
HomeWWWWL51%
AwayWLWWL54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743737
Win %53%51%54%
Points / game116.3115.2117.4
Allowed / game111.7111.1112.4
Point differential+4.6+4.1+5.1
Avg total228.0226.3229.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%32%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (16)33% (9)29% (7)
Overtime %4%3%5%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW67%
HomeWWLWW70%
AwayWWLLW64%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games733736
Win %67%70%64%
Points / game114.1114.1114.1
Allowed / game106.9107.0106.9
Point differential+7.2+7.2+7.2
Avg total221.0221.1221.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+44%43%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)43% (7)50% (12)
Overtime %1%0%3%
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 Thunder72571579%118.6107.9+10.7
2 San Antonio Spurs72541875%119.3111.2+8.2
3 Detroit Pistons74542073%117.5109.5+8.0
4 Boston Celtics73492467%114.1106.9+7.2
5 Los Angeles Lakers73482566%116.6114.7+1.9
6 New York Knicks72462664%116.8110.5+6.3
7 Denver Nuggets75472863%121.3116.9+4.4
8 Cleveland Cavaliers74462862%119.4115.2+4.2
9 Minnesota Timberwolves74452961%117.9114.4+3.5
10 Houston Rockets73442960%114.1110.2+3.9
11 Toronto Raptors72413157%114.2112.2+1.9
12 Phoenix Suns73413256%113.0110.8+2.2
13 Atlanta Hawks75423356%118.3116.4+1.8
14 Philadelphia 76ers74413355%116.2116.5-0.3
15 Orlando Magic71383354%115.6114.7+1.0
16 Charlotte Hornets74393553%116.3111.7+4.6
17 Miami Heat74393553%120.4117.9+2.5
18 Los Angeles Clippers75393652%114.0112.5+1.5
19 Portland Trail Blazers75373849%115.2116.5-1.3
20 Golden State Warriors74363849%115.2114.9+0.3
21 Chicago Bulls74294539%116.4121.0-4.6
22 Milwaukee Bucks74294539%110.4116.9-6.4
23 Memphis Grizzlies74254934%115.1119.2-4.0
24 New Orleans Pelicans75255033%115.3119.3-4.1
25 Dallas Mavericks74245032%113.9118.9-5.1
26 Utah Jazz75215428%117.4125.4-8.0
27 Sacramento Kings75195625%110.9121.2-10.3
28 Washington Wizards73175623%113.0124.0-11.0
29 Brooklyn Nets74175723%106.2115.7-9.5
30 Indiana Pacers75175823%112.2120.6-8.4
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
Charlotte Hornets2128262499
Boston Celtics27362625114
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