The Charlotte Hornets play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden
The Charlotte Hornets are spending $20,492,042 per win while the Boston Celtics are spending $10,508,196 per win
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday November 28, 2022
Broadcast Info
National TV: N/A
Home TV: NBC Sports Boston
Away TV: Bally Sports SE-CHA
Home Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
Away Radio: WFNZ 92.7 FM
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@celtics
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@BradyHawk305
Looking ahead to Heat-Celtics over these next two, with Jimmy Butler expected to miss the first 1:
I’m interested in the Heat’s defense
The Celtics offense is as good as it gets in the NBA, fresh off a historic night from deep
Can Miami survive in zone? I don’t think so – 12:45 PM

@SIChrisMannix
Column: Second in offensive rating. First in net. One of the NBA’s most statistically dominant players played more minutes in the G-League than the NBA last season. Inside the rise of Sam Hauser (@Sam Hauser) si.com/nba/2022/11/29… – 12:24 PM

@Anthony_Chiang
NEW: That Heat’s defense is a top-10 unit despite its early-season problems and injury issues. How? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Jimmy Butler remains away from the Heat today and is not expected back for Wednesday’s game in Boston – 12:17 PM


@Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler is not yet with the Heat in Boston. But the hope is that he’ll make his return Friday against the Celtics. – 11:44 AM

@IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler waiting game continues, Friday vs. Celtics looking like next target return date. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Team currently at practice, with forward still not back with Heat. – 11:40 AM

@SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: Lakers recent revival, surging Celtics, Clippers concerns, if the Pacers are for real and our quarter-season MVP. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 10:51 AM

@GwashburnGlobe
Blake Griffin knows he’s not what he once was, but he doesn’t have to be to help the #Celtics. bostonglobe.com/2022/11/28/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 10:49 AM

@KeithSmithNBA
Takeaways from Boston-Charlotte are up for @celticsblog:
-Boston is rolling
-Tatum’s finishing
-Brogdon is steady
-Smart is in control
-Backups come up big
-Blake’s still got it
-The Green Kornet
-Simple but beautiful ball
-Kabengele debuts
-Heat x2 next
celticsblog.com/2022/11/29/234… – 10:19 AM

@RealBobManning
Blake Griffin is embracing reality of his Celtics experience, making it a habit of telling each teammate something before each game and knowing.
More often than not, he won’t play. But Mazzulla contends, “we’re going to need him”: https://t.co/Iqr1eJpQA0 pic.twitter.com/2VmYErqqdN – 10:03 AM



@hornets
We have another November birthday! 🎉🙌 Join us in wishing @Nick Richards a HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 pic.twitter.com/UqNIm7BkIB – 9:30 AM



@ChrisForsberg_
☘️🎙️ NEW POSTGAME POD 🎙️☘️
Checking the quarter-season vibes with @Abby Chin after the Celtics smash the Greensboro Swarm (spoiler: they are off the charts). Blake found a Time Machine and Luke Kornet is an endless source of joy.
https://t.co/nroPps0oEk pic.twitter.com/ayXSw9SIeY – 9:13 AM


@celtics
Today’s @MAStateLottery #HeroesAmongUs made a commitment to paying it forward after their son Edward “King” Liu passed away from a rare brain tumor. The Liu family from Dover, MA oversees a Make-A-Wish Family advisory group supporting over 900 families to help kids like King. pic.twitter.com/MMqzUHGOig – 9:00 AM



@QCHspencer
Didn’t watch #Hornets game last night, but I see that Oubre and PJW were both -37 in 26 mins. pic.twitter.com/t3WDF0GBoq – 7:45 AM

@British_Buzz
Looking at Twitter this morning suggests to me that 50% of people saying the Hornets need to tank also appear unable to stomach the reality of that experience. 50+ games similar to last night is what you would be in line for, young guys playing but usually not competitive. – 4:01 AM

@Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox’s struggles have effected Kings offense over the last 3 games.
Vs Hawks: 7-20 FG, 1-6 3P
Vs Celtics: 6-17 FG, 3-9 3P
Vs Suns: 4-12 FG, 1-3 3P
He counted 20 or less points in those games. He can figure it out and lead the Kings back to the winning column. #BeamTeam – 3:07 AM

@Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox’s struggles effected on Kings offense over the last 3 games.
Vs Hawks: 7-20 FG, 1-6 3P
Vs Celtics: 6-17 FG, 3-9 3P
Vs Suns: 4-12 FG, 1-3 3P
He counted 20 or minus points in those 3 games. He can figure it out and lead the Kings back to the winning column. #BeamTeam – 3:04 AM

@Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox struggles effected on Kings offense over the last 3 games.
Vs Hawks: 7-20 FG, 1-6 3P
Vs Celtics: 6-17 FG, 3-9 3P
Vs Suns: 4-12 FG, 1-3 3P
He counted 20 or minus points in those 3 games. He can figure it out and be able to lead the Kings back to the winning column. – 3:03 AM

@RealBobManning
#Celtics are 3-0 when Blake starts for Horford, and after a few weeks of ramping up into a training camp he wasn’t quite ready for, he looks spry. And Joe Mazzulla contends: “There’s going to be moments where we’re going to need him.”
On Blake in Boston: clnsmedia.com/blake-griffin-… – 1:54 AM

@NeilDalal96
Me after Wizards at Celtics, driving back to DC, Timberwolves at Wizards the last 36 hours 😴 pic.twitter.com/n2ytHUt4Kx – 1:53 AM

@SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics now have five of the top fifteen 3-point shooters in the NBA.
Malcolm Brogdon has hit 15 of his last 21 from distance to move into the top ten.
(The Celtics are shooting over 40% from 3, and neither Jayson Tatum nor Jaylen Brown is in the top 100…yet.) pic.twitter.com/lZFFUpnzLz – 1:15 AM


@LawMurrayTheNU
Andrew Nembhard, aka New Brogdon, 3 caps a game-closing 32-14 run in last 9:29 for Pacers on second night of a back-to-back.
Lakers were up 101-84 and homie won a bunch of money at the end of the 3rd. At least one person didn’t fumble the bag in that building – 1:03 AM

@SeanGrandePBP
NBA +/- LEADERS
1. TATUM, BOS +169
2. Jokic, Den +163
3. Curry, GSW +162
4. HAUSER, BOS +145
5. Osman, Cle +141
6. WHITE, BOS +138
7. Holiday, Mil +136
Bridges, Pho +136 – 1:01 AM

@celtics
Another night, another offensive explosion that was accompanied by a W. pic.twitter.com/c99saUEQcS – 12:42 AM

@SeanGrandePBP
35 for Jayson Tatum in 30 minutes Monday.
44 for Devin Booker, 45 for Kevin Durant, quite the night in the NBA scoring race… pic.twitter.com/apiuh2kjHn – 12:30 AM


@John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Blake Griffin gives us a glimpse of his past on the floor, and his teammates a unique perspective they need off it bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/11/28/bla… – 12:27 AM

@James_HamNBA
If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best, part 2. After falling to the Celtics on Friday night, the Kings battled the 1st place Suns looking for a 7th straight home win. Devin Booker went off, leading the Suns to a 122-117 win. Here are 6 quick thoughts.. – 12:22 AM

@RealBobManning
Luke Kornet provides an update on his patented contest after Mazzulla saw defenders solving it: https://t.co/78GMsbM4HK pic.twitter.com/AjNeXEwr1L – 11:57 PM

@John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 140, Hornets 105 – Celtics offense crushes shorthanded Hornets bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/11/28/-bs… – 11:14 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
At the quarter-pole of the NBA season, the Celtics are not only the best offensive team in league history.
The gap between them and the ’21 Nets is now larger than the gap between the ’21 Nets and the ’21 Hawks…18th on the all-time list. pic.twitter.com/kc79w3c6s0 – 11:06 PM


@SeanGrandePBP
Marcus Smart is the 13th player in NBA history, and the first Celtic, with 15 assists and 6 3’s in the same game. – 10:59 PM


@SIChrisMannix
Marcus Smart with 15 assists tonight. He’s got as many ten-plus assists games this season (five) as he did all of last season. The idiots that thought @Marcus Smart wasn’t a point guard a year ago — I was one of them — were wayyyy off. – 10:55 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics missed 13 of their last 18 shots Monday night and still made the top ten on this list… pic.twitter.com/kjl02vu4Oi – 10:54 PM


@hornets
“When you make a mistake, [the Celtics] make you pay. I would have liked to see us be better technically with the things that we’re doing… I don’t think it was some terrible effort. They’re really good and we need to play better.” – Coach Clifford
📝 @sam_perley – 10:43 PM

@ByTimReynolds
Celtics scored 140 tonight.
Fun fact: the last time Boston scored 140 in a loss was in a game played at Syracuse. So it’s been a minute. – 10:38 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Luke Kornet said the Stromile Swift bird celebration came from Grant “just elevating on guys” last year.
“Grant has some similarities. But I, myself, it was like looking in the mirror. Today, I deemed it appropriate.”
What similarities?
“Explosive athleticism. Next question.” pic.twitter.com/2IFVHyxP2c – 10:38 PM

@ByJayKing
Malcolm Brogdon: “It’s honestly a very common conversation I have with guys, just about appreciating where they are. Marcus, Jayson, Jaylen, Grant, these guys haven’t seen other teams. So they don’t know how other organizations, other teams, how everything works in other places.” – 10:28 PM

@celtics
The numbers say it all for tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game 🫡 pic.twitter.com/HIggipMZtY – 10:22 PM


@JaredWeissNBA
Malcolm Brogdon asked if he’s ever been a part of a team like this: “No, nothing close. This is a treat for any NBA player.” – 10:19 PM

@ASherrodblakely
Full Court Press Newsletter: Blake Griffin (Sort Of) Has a Back To The Future Kind of Game For the Celtics sherrod.substack.com/p/blake-griffi… – 10:16 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart asked how he is seeing the court right now:
“With x-ray vision.” – 10:13 PM

@celtics
Kornet lead the flock in tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game 🕊 pic.twitter.com/BaX6HBqvr6 – 10:13 PM


@celtics
Marcus Smart led us to a hot start and we never cooled off. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:07 PM

@celtics
Big Korn talks about how having FUN is the key to our success ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/cnkRFN8Sdg – 9:58 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
And Jayson Tatum ahs one more game Wednesday to add to his latest Celtics record… pic.twitter.com/8tZHTOu0UV – 9:56 PM


@RealBobManning
Mazzulla emphasizes that the #Celtics‘ roster has great people, like Blake Griffin.
“He can give us a lot. He’s really physical. He screens well … and his defensive communication is really good … there’s going to be moments where we really need him” – 9:54 PM

@RealBobManning
Joe Mazzulla says the #Celtics need to value possessions and spacing, and if they do those two things they won’t have off nights offensively. Said he didn’t see it consistently tonight, and they got away with it. They might not other nights
“We have plenty of room to get better” – 9:53 PM

@celtics
Joe Mazzulla says of Blake Griffin, “I like Blake because he’s a great person.” Says Griffin is the perfect teammate for this group. – 9:52 PM

@BrianTRobb
Joe Mazzulla on Blake Griffin: “He’s been great for our team on and off the floor.” – 9:51 PM

@hornets
Jalen McDaniels: 24 PTS, 2 AST
Kelly Oubre Jr: 22 PTS, 5 REB
PJ Washington: 16 PTS, 2 AST
Presented by @drpepper pic.twitter.com/4sDZaHwysk – 9:51 PM


@BrianTRobb
New: Blake Griffin made just his eighth appearance of the season on Monday night for the Celtics but left a memorable impression in his new role during Boston’s dominant win masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 9:48 PM

@RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hornets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 9:48 PM

@ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Hornets Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 9:48 PM


@SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum, a +45 tonight, takes over the league lead in +/- for the moment. – 9:45 PM


@SeanGrandePBP
Celtics shoot 59% and match the franchise record for 3’s in a home game.
They’ve won 13 of 14, 9 straight at home.
They’re an NBA best 17-4. pic.twitter.com/IN8ISQEgpC – 9:40 PM


@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 140-105
Tatum – 35 points
Smart – 22 points, 15 assists (career-high)
Brogdon – 21/5/6
White – 15 points
Hauser – 11 points
Kornet – 9 points
Griffin – 9 points
Grant – 8/4/4
Celtics – 59.1% FGs
Celtics – 24-52 3Ps
Celtics – 40 assists
Hornets – lost by 35 points – 9:40 PM

@hornets
We’ve got three days to rest & prep for Friday. pic.twitter.com/gVHfnQfNcN – 9:40 PM


@DuaneRankin
“There’s a method to it.”
Monty Williams on #Kings offense as Sacramento is 2nd in the #NBA in offensive rating behind #Celtics.
#Suns are third in offensive rating. pic.twitter.com/5telvwtqHi – 9:40 PM

@CTabatabaie
40 assists and 24 made threes tonight. The Celtics offense is insanity. – 9:40 PM




@ChrisForsberg_
At quarter mark of the season, Celtics are 3 wins better than closest rival. An offense on a historic pace is now 4 points better than nearest team.
So much for all that fretting about a potential slow start. – 9:38 PM

@statmuse
Bench players with 20/5/5 on 70 FG% in a game this season:
— Kevin Love
— Malcolm Brogdon pic.twitter.com/vgwUjrTPZi – 9:37 PM



@JaredWeissNBA
there is a guy in the stands repeatedly screaming “JAYSON TATUM LOOK AT ME” and Tatum is like the only guy on the bench not turning around cause he understands the assignment – 9:36 PM

@statmuse
Marcus Smart tonight:
22 PTS
15 AST
8-11 FG
6-9 3P
Top __ point guard in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Pui2T2GW4U – 9:32 PM


@statmuse
Tatum tonight:
35 PTS
4 3P
+45 in just 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/KnCFwcpRUC – 9:31 PM


@celtics
Someone pull out the slam cam 🎥#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/MTvIJHbOo1 – 9:29 PM


@BrianTRobb
Every Celtics big gets a lob tonight. First basket for Kabengele in Boston. – 9:26 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
The Celtics have six points in the first six minutes of the fourth quarter.
They’re up 35. – 9:25 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Fi and Vonleh both boxed out Nick Richards and Richards still jumped over both of them for the offensive rebound – 9:23 PM





@KeithSmithNBA
Blake Griffin has barely played all month and dude is diving all over the place for hustle plays. He’s a madman and the fans love it. – 9:20 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
Celtics are six 3’s shy of the franchise record set three weeks ago at Madison Square Garden.
And over 10 minutes left to get them. pic.twitter.com/o78K3Sb3uT – 9:18 PM



@SamQuinnCBS
Boston might drop 150 on Charlotte despite letting their bench play the entire fourth quarter. – 9:17 PM



@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 121-82 after three
Tatum – 35 points
Smart – 22 points, 15 assists
Brogdon – 21/5/6
White – 15 points
Griffin – 9 points
Kornet – 9 points, 8 rebounds
Celtics – 67.6% FGs
Celtics – 19-36 3Ps
Celtics – 34 assists on 48 baskets
Hornets – Not their night – 9:14 PM



@SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics lead the NBA, scoring 120 points per game.
They just scored their 121st point tonight with :27 left…
…in the 3rd quarter. – 9:12 PM



@JaredWeissNBA
Every time Luke Kornet throws down an alley-oop (or throws it at the rim and it somehow goes in) he and the bench start doing a little dove flapping its wings thing with their hands – 9:10 PM

@BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart has a new career-high with 15 assists through three quarters. – 9:10 PM




@BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart has a new career-high with 14 assists in just three quarters. – 9:10 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
I know my guy @Bobby Manning thinks he’s having a fever dream with this Luke Kornet game. – 9:09 PM


@JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards have scored 122 points, and there’s 8:35 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Wizards’ previous season-high point total was 121, set three times, including in yesterday’s loss in Boston. – 9:05 PM

@statmuse
Marcus Smart 10 assist games:
5 — Last season
5 — This season
There are 61 games left. pic.twitter.com/Ayu0pz2G0o – 9:05 PM


@celtics
In-N-Out to the jam 🔨#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/XybvnvvR5o – 9:05 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Never mind playing in the third quarter, Jayson Tatum should probably just leave TD Garden and put Deuce to bed early.
And he can take a few teammates with him too. – 9:04 PM


@John_Karalis
35 points in 26 minutes for Jayson Tatum on 15-26 shooting.
Everything is super easy for him in this one. There’s a red carpet to the rim for him – 9:03 PM


@CTabatabaie
Luke Kornet with the slam and the 👐 pic.twitter.com/cx1andGYl0 – 9:01 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum has 30 points with half of the third quarter left. He could go for 50+, but I doubt he’ll play long enough. – 8:59 PM

@celtics
Throw those wings up and fly big fella 🕊 #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/5G8DPRL1Cl – 8:59 PM


@John_Karalis
Gotta hand it to Grant for making the diving play up 29… the ensuing Kornet alley oop makes it a 31 point lead, Boston’s biggest of the night – 8:55 PM

@celtics
Assistant coach Matt Reynolds touches on our continued hot streak on offense and Blake Griffin’s ability to step in and deliver as a starter.
Tune in now to @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/G2Viu3Z4PG – 8:55 PM

@AdamHimmelsbach
With 8 minutes left in the third quarter Tatum has already taken 22 shots lol – 8:53 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Luke Kornet level halftime show by this lil kid pic.twitter.com/Jk96YvLrtd – 8:53 PM

@celtics
Assistant coach Matt Reynolds touches on our continued hot streak on offense and Blake Griffin’s ability to step in and deliver as a starter.
Tune in now to @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/K2U5Mlt7Uq – 8:52 PM

@RealBobManning
Layup line for Tatum with 28 to start the 3rd. Griffin, meanwhile, heading to the bench with 4 fouls in favor of Kornet. – 8:51 PM

@celtics
Assistant coach Matt Reynolds touches on our continued hot streak on offense and Blake Griffin’s ability to step in and deliver as a starter. pic.twitter.com/b8fjNh3RqY – 8:46 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
This is what the Celtics shooting feels like each night: pic.twitter.com/jco4Dm4MDd – 8:43 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
In the shot-clock era, there have been 122 games where the Celtics failed to make 30 shots.
They made 30 in the first half.
30-45 from the floor
14-25 from three
78-55, Boston at the half. – 8:42 PM

@stewardsfolly
The Celtics are just hammering everybody. It’s like they’re still pissed about the Finals. Probably are. – 8:42 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
The Celtics have missed 4 free throws in the last 12 quarters they’ve played. – 8:39 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
The Celtics just dropped 78 points in a half where they also had 10 turnovers.
That’s how ridiculous Boston is shooting the ball. – 8:35 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 78-55 at the half
Tatum – 22 points
Brogdon – 17/4/5
Smart – 16 points, 8 assists
White – 11 points
Griffin – 9 points
Celtics – 66.7% FGs
Celtics – 14-25 3Ps
Washington – 12 points
McDaniels – 11 points
Oubre – 10 points
McGowens – 10 points
Hornets – 50% FGs – 8:35 PM




@JaredWeissNBA
havent seen the celtics players get so excited for a teammate to score as they do for blake griffin since probably tacko – 8:32 PM


@JaredWeissNBA
blake griffin only leaves the ground 5x a game, but he makes it count – 8:28 PM

@John_Karalis
Showing utter disdain for his opponent’s abilities Tatum is taking a short, mid-round breather to converse with actor Charlie Sheen pic.twitter.com/r7d5S612gF – 8:27 PM

@hornets
Euro-step ➡️ Slam
@Kai Jones | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/gHNi6s78Aa – 8:25 PM



@British_Buzz
Oh boy, Tatum hunting Bouknight on defense, calling for his defender to screen to force the switch. Offensively, he’s 1-5 and has had some pretty off the mark misses. Tough start, let’s see if he picks it up in the 2nd half like last game. – 8:24 PM

@John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is meeting minimal resistence on his way to the rim – 8:22 PM


@ASherrodblakely
Blake Griffin with a Back-To-The-Future moment with the lob dunk. #ThisDayInCelticsHistory – 8:21 PM


@GwashburnGlobe
A Blake Griffin one-handed dunk. Didn’t expect that. #Celtics #Hornets – 8:21 PM



@AdamHimmelsbach
Smart and Brogdon are a combined 11 for 12 from the field and 5 for 6 from three with 10 assists and 3 rebounds.
6:22 left in the second quarter. – 8:20 PM

@John_Karalis
Derrick White just passed out of a layup so open, both full sections behind the basket groaned in unison – 8:14 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White always makes the right play. So if he passes up a wide open layup to get Jayson Tatum a tightly contested 3, it’s cause he knows ball. – 8:14 PM

@British_Buzz
Bryce McGowens showing the full package on back to back plays on both ends pic.twitter.com/kMBcUW4QLo – 8:14 PM

@RealBobManning
Pritchard with a Brogdon move in transition but Bryce McGowens is all over it. pic.twitter.com/aS1lBVf6Jv – 8:14 PM

@ESPNNBA
Ten 3-pointers is tied for the most in any quarter in Celtics history 😳 pic.twitter.com/fXkcAEMIX8 – 8:10 PM



@YahooSportsNBA
The Celtics scored 45 points… in the first quarter 🤯 pic.twitter.com/xkjed38U0g – 8:09 PM



@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 45-19 after one. Yup
Tatum – 16 points
Smart – 10 points, 8 assists
Brogdon – 10 points
Celtics – 73.9% FGs
Celtics – 10-15 3Ps
Celtics – 6 turnovers
Oubre – 8 points
McDaniels – 6 points
Hornets – 40.9% FGs
Hornets – 0-6 3Ps
Hornets – 5 turnovers – 8:07 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
Celtics up 45-19 after 1.
74% from the floor
67% (10-15) from three
(Without three starters) pic.twitter.com/QPrwszRHDm – 8:07 PM


@RealBobManning
Smart and Brogdon score 20 PTS with 10 AST in the 1Q. #Celtics lead 45-19, shot 10/15 from 3 and 17/23 from the field. #Hornets shut out (0/6) from three. – 8:06 PM

@ByJayKing
The Celtics scored 45 points in the first despite six TOs. They had three players in double figures in the quarter, including Tatum with a team-high 16 points. Marcus Smart has 10 points and eight dimes. Brogdon has 10 points off the bench. Team has 13 dimes and 10 made 3s. – 8:06 PM

@ASherrodblakely
The @Marcus Smart stat line is sick. In 10 minutes, he has 10 points and eight assists for the #Celtics who have a commanding 45-19 lead after the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/I8144uuePb – 8:05 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Celtics lead 45-19 after the first quarter. 10/15 from 3 and 6 TOs. They’re doing it all, for better and worse. – 8:05 PM

@RealBobManning
Payton Pritchard will get some run for Marcus Smart, who exits +26. – 8:03 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart checks out of the game one assist shy of a double-double, and we’re just 10 minutes into the game. – 8:03 PM


@British_Buzz
Celtics have shot it well, but the effort, energy and attention to detail for the Hornets on the court has not been good enough – 8:02 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Marcus Smart has 8 assists with 2:20 to go in the first quarter. – 8:01 PM

@BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart’s career-high for assists is 13. He could surpass it in the first half. – 8:01 PM

@ASherrodblakely
The Celtics lead 43-16 with 14 assists on 16 made baskets. pic.twitter.com/QHl3jZk2JL – 8:00 PM

@RealBobManning
43-16 and Kornet now has the #hornets missing at the rim. This might become a historic night. – 8:00 PM


@hornets
Jalen time ⚡
@Jalen McDaniels | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/KE7pxPyr0z – 7:59 PM

@RealBobManning
16 point first quarter for Tatum and there’s still 4 minutes left. – 7:59 PM


@KeithSmithNBA
I spent the entire timeout looking for GIF to explain how incredible Boston is playing and none of them were good enough. – 7:59 PM

@British_Buzz
The Celtics have eight 3s with 4 minutes to go in the 1st quarter. Charlotte average ten 3s per game… Total – 7:58 PM

@SIChrisMannix
Boston bludgeoning another opponent with three-point shooting. – 7:56 PM

@BrianTRobb
Celtics opening up the first quarter with a 75/66/100 shooting line. – 7:55 PM


@AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics on pace for over 200 points let’s see how this thing plays out – 7:55 PM

@RealBobManning
#hornets 6/6 FG in the paint. Two early fouls on Griffin, but he’s staying in the game. – 7:54 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Two early fouls on Blake Griffin, but he’s staying in because why not? – 7:53 PM

@RealBobManning
Another 10PT lead for the #Celtics. They’ve built one in 18 out of their 21 games. – 7:53 PM



@celtics
It’s time to talk about the Kornet Kontest, because we got all the details about it before tonight’s game.
Catch the first half now on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/7piVBQNoLh – 7:50 PM

@RealBobManning
Won’t matter if #Celtics keep piling up 3s, but it’s been a layup line for the #Hornets pulling Griffin out of the paint in actions. 19-12 BOS – 7:49 PM

@JaredWeissNBA
How is the Hornets transition defense that bad when they have 4 guys back – 7:49 PM



@KeithSmithNBA
I mean the Hornets have run four sets for Mason Plumlee post-ups already. So, yeah. – 7:47 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Derrick White is now the greatest shooter in NBA history. I don’t make the rules. – 7:46 PM

@RealBobManning
Back to back 3s for White, who remains on fire behind the arc. Tatum with a nice pindown away from the ball and Smart found him from the post. – 7:46 PM

@ASherrodblakely
Back-to-back 3s and then, drawing an offensive foul. Derrick White is making his presence felt in a big way at both ends of the floor. – 7:46 PM

@John_Karalis
nice screen from Tatum to get White that open look. 11-4 Cs run to start the game – 7:45 PM

@British_Buzz
Players can be in and out the lineup, but there’s no reason to get out worked by Blake Griffin on the offensive glass. Nobody boxing out, letting him use his momentum to get the ball – 7:45 PM

@BrianTRobb
TD Garden loving Blake Griffin’s work on the offensive glass early which ultimately leads to a Derrick White 3. – 7:44 PM

@John_Karalis
Al Horford is out tonight, so Blake Griffin makes the ceremonial first 3 of the game in his place – 7:42 PM

@RealBobManning
Blake Griffin ready to tip this one off. His first action since Nov. 16 in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/Oll2Ro1Bmn – 7:42 PM


@hornets
Best part of your Monday: HORNETS HOOPS!
📍 – Boston, MA
🆚 – @Boston Celtics
⏰ – 7:30PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/qWzp65vvaP – 7:29 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Blake Griffin
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Derrick White
Marcus Smart
Hornets starters:
Mason Plumlee
P.J. Washington
Jalen McDaniels
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Theo Maledon – 7:14 PM

@TheSteinLine
Pascal Siakam is back in Toronto’s starting lineup tonight after missing 10 games with an adductor strain.
Jaylen Brown, meanwhile, is out for Boston with neck stiffness.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 7:13 PM

@celtics
Bringing you tonight’s starting five
@DraftKings pic.twitter.com/gj8WbXrA2E – 7:06 PM

@RealBobManning
#Celtics starting Blake Griffin again in place of Al Horford on the B2B. – 7:04 PM

@SeanGrandePBP
Hornets at Celtics – TD Garden – Nov. 28, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, White, Tatum, G. Williams, Griffin
Charlotte – Maledon, Oubre Jr., McDaniels, Washington, Plumlee
OUT: Boston: Brown, Horford, R. Williams, Gallinari Charlotte: Ball, Hayward, Rozier, Martin, Smith Jr. pic.twitter.com/OhbLkwwPMM – 7:04 PM


@SeanGrandePBP
Miss a game, miss a lot.
Jayson Tatum returns tonight having dropped from 1st to 5th in the NBA scoring race.
Jaylen Brown moved into the top 10 last night, but will likely drop out by missing tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/1tilqlsrTF – 7:00 PM


@hornets
5️⃣5️⃣5️⃣5️⃣5️⃣
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/4aNs1GuWk5 – 6:52 PM



@hornets
INJURY REPORT at BOS
Terry Rozier (Illness) is out.
LaMelo Ball (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Gordon Hayward (L Shoulder – Scapula Fracture) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out.
Dennis Smith Jr (L Ankle Sprain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/DmPDFOwJkC – 6:37 PM


@SIChrisMannix
NEW: Three-Points on @TheVolumeSports:
▪️Are Celtics better than last year?
▪️Can Denver—as currently constructed—win the West?
▪️Will the Kings end its playoff drought?
With @Chris Herring and @Brian Scalabrine
youtu.be/5KtpV4JcH3M – 6:34 PM

@BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown will miss just his second game of the season on Monday night masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 6:15 PM


@RealBobManning
Steve Clifford says Gordon Hayward was in great shape coming into this season and says he’s just been unlucky.
“He put himself in a place to have a good year … he had some terrific games when he’s been able to play.” – 6:08 PM



@British_Buzz
Theo Maledon confirmed to start for the first time this season per Coach Clifford – 6:05 PM





@HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at BOS 11/28
Terry Rozier (Illness) has been downgraded to out. – 5:58 PM

@CTabatabaie
No restrictions on Tatum. Jaylen still questionable, seeing how he feels before the game. – 5:54 PM

@RealBobManning
Mazzulla on Sam Hauser: “Generates closeouts in random situations that allows our guys to attack gaps … knows when to cut, knows when to shoot … when you have a player like that, who you know can make shots … you’ve got to work to build a system that helps him grow.” – 5:48 PM


@RealBobManning
Mazzulla on Jaylen Brown: “Still questionable. Will see how he feels.” – 5:45 PM


@John_Karalis
Mfiondu Kabengele has been working on defense & drop coverage, shots around the paint, and now shooting. He’s active tonight with Horford out pic.twitter.com/BV5epQ6T5U – 5:36 PM


@RealBobManning
Available #hornets tonight
Rozier
Oubre
Washington
Bouknight
Plumlee
Richards
Kai Jones
Mcgowens
McDaniels
Maledon – 5:17 PM

@hornets
Thank you Hornets fans! You showed your support last Friday when we wore this season’s mint and gold City Edition uniforms for the first time, breaking our all-time record for gameday merchandise sales!
#WearTheBuzz x #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/iePBXjhMiP – 4:54 PM


@Pacers
on this day in 1992, @Reggie Miller dropped our NBA franchise record with 57 points in a win over Charlotte.🐐 pic.twitter.com/a2gnrthaln – 4:15 PM

@SiriusXMNBA
Now you can listen AND watch @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson – watch them live now till 7p ET on the @NBA App!
Today’s topics: #Warriors #JamesJones #KembaWalker #Mavs #Celtics #Knicks and more…
📺 https://t.co/yw8JniYPBX pic.twitter.com/dVDKSRXo9R – 4:04 PM



@CTabatabaie
After tonight, the Celtics have a long stretch of playing teams that may or may not be better than their current records indicate pic.twitter.com/lDjPB8Y3hF – 2:15 PM


@RealBobManning
Marcus Smart in November: 11.8 PPG 3.1 RPG 7.6 APG 2.2 TOV 46.8% FG 38.5% 3PT 85% FT – 2:04 PM

@SiriusXMNBA
“The Celtics are just a fine-tuned machine”
@Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine on why the Boston Celtics are the best team in the NBA right now.
@Boston Celtics | #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/7ZcPWQmYK7 – 2:01 PM

@RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown (neck stiffness) is questionable and Al Horford (back) is out tonight. – 1:35 PM

@hornets
These dunks go crazy 🤪
#LetsFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/I8R6Yh1GYl – 1:30 PM

@BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum is back in but the Celtics could be down two starters for Monday’s back-to-back matchup against the Hornets masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 1:19 PM

@John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown is questionable tonight with neck stiffness.
Al Horford is out with low back-to-back stiffness.
Jayson Tatum is not on the injury report and will play – 1:00 PM

@TheSteinLine
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is questionable against Charlotte due to neck stiffness and Al Horford (low back stiffness) is out. – 12:58 PM

@CTabatabaie
Per Celtics:
Jayson Tatum is BACK for tonight’s game against CHA
Jaylen Brown is QUESTIONABLE with neck stiffness, Al Horford is OUT with back stiffness – 12:58 PM

@ChrisForsberg_
Celtics say Jaylen Brown is questionable vs. Hornets with neck stiffness.
Al Horford is OUT with that pesky second-night-of-a-back-to-back lower-back stiffness. – 12:58 PM

@TimBontemps
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is questionable for tonight’s game with neck soreness, and Al Horford will once again sit out the second half of a back-to-back as he has all year.
Jayson Tatum, who didn’t play yesterday with a sprained ankle, isn’t listed on the injury report. – 12:58 PM

@celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport vs. Charlotte:
Jaylen Brown (neck stiffness) – QUESTIONABLE
Al Horford (low back stiffness) – OUT
Danilo Gallinari (left knee ACL repair) – OUT
Robert Williams (left knee surgery) – OUT – 12:57 PM

@Tom_NBA
Per the Celtics, Jaylen Brown is questionable with neck stiffness. He looked a little uncomfortable at times yesterday.
Al Horford is out with back stiffness. Jayson Tatum is not listed, so looks like he’s back. – 12:57 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
Celtics Injury Report vs. Charlotte tonight:
Jaylen Brown – Neck Stiffness – QUESTIONABLE
Al Horford – Low Back Stiffness – OUT
Danilo Gallinari – Left Knee ACL Repair – OUT
Robert Williams – Left Knee Surgery – OUT – 12:57 PM

@RealBobManning
Too bad Dallas signed Kemba right after they came to Boston. – 12:41 PM

@PeterVecsey1
I have so many memories of Gerry Vaillancourt over so many decades, and they all make me smile. Encompassing growing up in NY, basketball on every level, bouncing between Charlotte & NO, interviews on his radio show, email exchanges & his two daughters; life revolved around them! – 12:36 PM

@celtics
TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics vs. @Charlotte Hornets
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 @tdgarden
📺 @NBCSBoston
🎙️ @985TheSportsHub
Small Business of the Game: https://t.co/zjoq0xyjF9
#BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/ex6CIV3Nb7 – 12:30 PM


@erikslater_
Top Field Goal Percentage among NBA players attempting 18 or more shots per game:
1. Kevin Durant: 53.4%
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 53.4%
3. Steph Curry: 52.2%
4. DeMar DeRozan: 51.7%
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 51.5%
6. Jaylen Brown: 50.7%
KD leading the best of the best. – 12:17 PM

@KeithSmithNBA
No changes so far to the Hornets injury report for their game at the Celtics tonight.
LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Cody Martin and Dennis Smith Jr. are all out tonight in Boston. – 12:15 PM

@celtics
Man of the people 💚☘️
@Marcus Smart has been named the @nbacares Community Assist Award winner for October in recognition of his ongoing support for pediatric cancer patients and inner-city student-athletes. pic.twitter.com/YY11ufEEKw – 11:44 AM


@NBA_Math
Nov. 28 RPR MVP rankings:
1. Luka Doncic: 16.8
2. Stephen Curry: 16.6
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.9
4. Kevin Durant: 15.8
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 15.6
6. Donovan Mitchell: 14.6
7. Joel Embiid: 13.9
8. Devin Booker: 13.1
9. Anthony Davis: 12.5
10. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 12.4 pic.twitter.com/aA6GX4wsNM – 11:25 AM



@John_Karalis
Marcus Smart has been named NBA Cares Community Assist Award winner for the month of October – 11:17 AM

@rodboone
“When I first got here people really didn’t know who I was. They just read whatever. So I’ve proved to people like really I’m a cool dude. There’s nothing you should be afraid of.”
An exclusive with Jalen McDaniels with thoughts by brother Jaden and more.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 10:42 AM

@statmuse
Celtics have the best offensive rating since the NBA merger.
The gap between them and 2nd place this season is bigger than 2nd-12th. pic.twitter.com/k679SAICdr – 10:28 AM


@BrianTRobb
The Celtics have been rolling on both ends of the floor with Luke Kornet in the game this year, potentially eliminating one of their biggest needs as trade season approaches masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 10:17 AM

@celtics
Be there for the big moments ☘️
Buy tickets now: https://t.co/z77ZTvtFuF pic.twitter.com/OztSsvtpYK – 10:00 AM


@KeithSmithNBA
Takeaways from Boston-Washington are up for @celticsblog:
-Rolling w/o JT
-JB’s scoring versatility
-Ball keeps moving
-White picks up scoring
-Smart working the post
-Bench delivered
-Kornet’s work at the rim
-Hauser expanding his game
-Al looks spry!
celticsblog.com/2022/11/28/234… – 9:49 AM

@ChrisForsberg_
☘️🎙️ NEW POSTGAME POD 🎙️☘️
Jayson Tatum gets a day off and the Celtics still put up 130 points. Plus, Jaylen Brown on how he and Marcus Smart turned off-court headlocks into on-court chemistry.
https://t.co/nroPprIfqc pic.twitter.com/tgPlU16c2p – 9:04 AM



@celtics
Don’t miss your chance to shop our Cyber Monday sale ☘️
Gear up today: https://t.co/NSmx6k9gIe pic.twitter.com/OUVd7a3mO3 – 9:00 AM


@British_Buzz
I think Kemba is worth a look in Dallas. I’ve got some concern with both him and Luka on the court defensively. If anything I think it could be key for the non-Luka minutes, him and Chris Wood project to be a good PnR duo. Kemba played with Wood in Charlotte in 2017 – 8:39 AM

@avarwallace
With a loss last night, the Wizards are 10-10 through the first quarter of the season. @kareemcopeland has the story from Boston: washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11… – 8:37 AM

@BrianTRobb
New: Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker has found a new home per @Marc Stein masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 8:35 AM

@celtics
Today’s @MAStateLottery #HeroAmongUs has been on the frontlines for 35 years as the Critical Care Educator at New England Baptist Hospital. Sue DeBerardinis has helped avoid countless tragedies by training nurses to stay alert for rapid changes in high-risk situations. pic.twitter.com/zPyyzhgk0D – 8:30 AM


@British_Buzz
Hornets fans will have to wait until the end of the season to see Kemba Walker play against his former team. Charlotte play Dallas in a Home/Away back to back on March 25th/26th. pic.twitter.com/35xk2xR9XJ – 8:26 AM


@SIChrisMannix
Mavs set to sign Kemba Walker, as @Marc Stein reported. Interested to see what Walker has left. Just has not been the same since the second half of his first season in Boston. Still has some offensive firepower but will need to defend to stay on the floor. – 8:14 AM

@RealBobManning
Celtics and Kings Battle for Best Offense in the NBA audioboom.com/posts/8203797-… via @Audioboom – 1:47 AM