- Matchup: Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics (41-20) face off against the Charlotte Hornets (30-31) at TD Garden.
In their most recent game, the Hornets secured a victory against the Trail Blazers, winning 109-93. Charlotte completed the game with a field goal percentage of 41.8% (38 out of 91) and successfully hit 16 out of 42 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Hornets converted 17 of 25 shots, achieving a rate of 68.0%. They dominated the boards with 55 total rebounds, including 20 on the offensive end. The team also recorded 24 assists while forcing 17 turnovers from their opponents and achieving 11 steals. Defensively, the Hornets allowed a shooting percentage of 40.7% (35 of 86) to the Trail Blazers, who managed 22 assists and 8 steals during the game. Portland had 39 rebounds (11 offensive, 28 defensive) but did not manage any blocks. They finished the game at the charity stripe with a 63.2% success rate, making 12 of 19 attempts, while hitting 11 of 47 three-point shots. Charlotte committed 22 personal fouls compared to Portland’s 19.
Brandon Miller had a standout performance, contributing 26 points on 9 of 19 shooting in 33 minutes. He also secured 8 rebounds and dished out 2 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4%.
The Hornets approach this game holding a record of 30-31 for the season. They average 15.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 personal fouls. As a collective unit, Charlotte captures 46.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,620 assists this season, ranking 11th in the NBA for assists. They convert 37.8% of their three-point attempts (970 of 2,565) and have an 81.9% free-throw shooting percentage. The Hornets score an average of 116.0 points per game (12th in the league), hitting 46.1% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, Charlotte forces 12.7 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.3% from three-point range, ranking 10th in points per game allowed (113.0). The Hornets concede an opponent shooting percentage of 47.2% (2,553 of 5,408) and allow 39.2 rebounds per game, positioning themselves 14th in assists allowed, with 1,628 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Celtics won decisively against the Bucks, 108-81. Boston granted Milwaukee a total of 41 rebounds (9 offensive). The Celtics shot 36.1% from beyond the arc, making 13 of 36 attempts, and achieved 73.7% from the free-throw line with 14 of 19 made. Defensively, the Celtics limited the Bucks to 27 of 74 shooting, achieving a 36.5% field goal percentage. Overall, Boston completed 41 of 95 shots for a shooting rate of 43.2% and converted 20 of 50 three-point attempts (40.0%). They hit 6 free throws at 66.7%. The Bucks committed 13 fouls during the game, leading to 9 free throw attempts for the Celtics, who also registered 11 turnovers and 7 steals. Boston grabbed 35 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive rebounds for a total of 54 rebounds.
Payton Pritchard was instrumental for the Celtics, scoring 25 points in 34 minutes while recording 9 assists. He shot 10 of 23, yielding a field goal percentage of 43.5%, and added 4 rebounds to his stat line.
The Celtics stand at 41-20 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.7% from the floor, placing them 16th in the league. Boston has accumulated 7,007 total points (averaging 114.9 per game) and pulls down an average of 46.2 rebounds per game. They distribute assists at a rate of 24.5 per game, ranking 29th in the league, while recording an average of 12.2 turnovers. The Celtics commit 19.4 personal fouls per game and convert 79.3% of their free throws.
Defensively, Boston allows opponents to shoot 36.0% from three (849 of 2,357), and teams are connecting 77.9% of their free throw attempts against them. The Celtics give up an average of 24.8 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in both categories. They lead the league in points allowed per game at 107.0, forcing 12.9 turnovers and holding opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.0% (3rd in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Recommendation: Take Boston
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