Boston Celtics @ Charlotte Hornets: Nov 6, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, November 6, 2026
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Home

Celtics vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

How to Watch Celtics vs Hornets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, November 6, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Hornets Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Hornets are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 2-1. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game).

Celtics vs Hornets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 2-1

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPHornets 4 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
104.0#29
111.8#13
Opponent points
111.0#11
46.5%#11
Field goal %
41.5%#28
38.6%#5
Three-point %
29.8%#27
76.0%#15
Free throw %
87.0%#2
44.3#16
Rebounds
47.8#6
27.5#8
Assists
21.5#30
9.0#15
Steals
6.8#24
3.8#26
Blocks
5.3#13
15.5#14
Turnovers
17.8#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5

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This Celtics vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Celtics visit the Bucks Nov 8; Hornets host the Cavaliers Nov 9.

Celtics vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Hornets start?

The Boston Celtics play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Hornets on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Hornets were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Hornets?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, out, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

How did Celtics vs Hornets go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Hornets game?

The Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 on Apr 7, 2026 at home.

Where is Celtics vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Celtics vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.