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Hornets vs Celtics final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Boston Celtics 118-89 on March 4, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 35 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 118 |
| Celtics | 23 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 89 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 20 PTS Kon Knueppel
- 9 REB Moussa Diabate
- 6 AST Moussa Diabate
Celtics
- 29 PTS Derrick White
- 11 REB Jaylen Brown
- 7 AST Jaylen Brown
Hornets vs Celtics Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kon Knueppel G | 30 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-14 | 4-8 | 2-3 | +22 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 29 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 5-6 | +11 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 23 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-17 | 4-10 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Brandon Miller F | 27 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8-13 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Miles Bridges F | 30 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-7 | 1-2 | +21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Xavier Tillman F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Antonio Reeves G | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Sion James G | 17 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 3-3 | +11 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Coby White G | 19 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 2-3 | 3-4 | +17 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Josh Green G | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +10 |
| Tre Mann G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White G | 29 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-17 | 3-9 | 8-8 | -18 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 33 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-19 | 1-4 | 5-6 | -20 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 31 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Neemias Queta C | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 25 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Walsh F | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Luka Garza C | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 16 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 25 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -19 |
Hornets vs Celtics Recap
The Hornets beat the Celtics behind a first half in which Charlotte outscored Boston 64-43. Charlotte moved to 32-31, while Boston fell to 41-21.
A 35-23 first quarter gave the Hornets a 12-point lead. They stretched it with a 29-20 second quarter, and Hornets 64-43 at halftime became Hornets 91-68 after three. The Hornets also turned the ball over 4 times, against 15 for the Celtics.
Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 20 points. Derrick White scored 29 for Boston, and Jaylen Brown added 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Charlotte shot 41 of 89 from the field and made 19 of 49 from three. Boston made 30 of 79 overall and 10 of 36 from beyond the arc.
The number to know: 26 assists for the Hornets, against 18 for the Celtics. Charlotte's ball movement produced better looks.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 41-89 | Field Goals | 30-79 |
| 46.1% | FG % | 38.0% |
| 19-49 | 3-Pointers | 10-36 |
| 38.8% | 3P % | 27.8% |
| 17-21 | Free Throws | 19-20 |
| 81.0% | FT % | 95.0% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 26 | Assists | 18 |
| 10 | Steals | 1 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 19 | Fouls | 14 |
| 29 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 56.7% | 3.9% | 23.4% | 0.191 |
 Celtics | 44.3% | 14.6% | 22.0% | 0.241 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Celtics Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, March 4, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Celtics Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- W vs Mavericks 117-90 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 109-93 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Pacers 133-109 Feb 26, 2026
- W @ Bulls 131-99 Feb 24, 2026
- W @ Wizards 129-112 Feb 22, 2026
Celtics last 5
- W @ Bucks 108-81 Mar 2, 2026
- W vs 76ers 114-98 Mar 1, 2026
- W vs Nets 148-111 Feb 27, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 84-103 Feb 25, 2026
- W @ Suns 97-81 Feb 24, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 7, 2026 Hornets @ Celtics 102-113
- Mar 29, 2026 Celtics @ Hornets 114-99
More NBA Games on Mar 4, 2026
- Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0103
New York Knicks0-3100Top: Holmgren 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3102
Philadelphia 76ers3-1106Top: George 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
Memphis Grizzlies4-0114Top: Holiday 35 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2131
Milwaukee Bucks1-3113Top: Antetokounmpo 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2107
Los Angeles Clippers1-2130Top: Leonard 29 PTSBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Celtics: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Celtics host the Nets Oct 27.
Hornets vs Celtics FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Celtics on Mar 4, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Boston Celtics 118-89 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 20 points.
What are the Hornets and Celtics records?
After this game the Hornets were 32-31 and the Celtics were 41-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Celtics?
Kon Knueppel scored 20 for the Hornets. Derrick White scored 29 for the Celtics.
Who leads the Hornets vs Celtics season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Celtics game?
The Celtics beat the Hornets 113-102 on Apr 7, 2026 at home.
Where was Hornets vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Celtics?
Hornets-Celtics: Q1 35-23, Q2 29-20, Q3 27-25, Q4 27-21.
What is next for the Hornets and Celtics?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Celtics host the Nets on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 PM ET.