Charlotte Hornets @ Boston Celtics: Dec 2, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Hornets vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 2, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

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

Hornets

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Celtics Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Celtics 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: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Hornets vs Celtics Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

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

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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Hornets vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Celtics start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Celtics on?

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

What are the Hornets and Celtics records?

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

Who is injured for Hornets vs Celtics?

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 Hornets vs Celtics go last season?

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

Who won the last Hornets vs Celtics game?

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

Where is Hornets vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Hornets vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

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