- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: WSOC
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On Friday, the Boston Celtics (6-2) will visit the Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets (3-6).
In their previous game, the Celtics triumphed over the Bucks, ending the contest with a score of 109-102. Boston recorded a shooting percentage of 40.7% (37 of 91) and successfully converted 16 of their 39 attempts from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they completed 76.0%, making 19 out of 25. The Celtics gathered a total of 54 rebounds, including 19 on the offensive end. They also tallied 24 assists, committed 15 turnovers, and made 8 steals. Defensively, Boston allowed the Bucks to shoot 41.2% (35 of 85). Milwaukee had 28 assists and 6 steals, accruing 45 rebounds (11 offensive, 34 defensive), and shot 68.4% from the charity stripe, hitting 13 of 19 attempts. Additionally, Milwaukee nailed 19 of 47 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Boston incurred 19, while Milwaukee accrued 22.
Paul George stood out in the previous matchup, scoring 25 points on 8 of 18 shooting. He logged 35 minutes on the court, grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists, achieving a field goal percentage of 44.4%.
The Celtics enter this matchup with a solid record of 6-2, averaging 114.3 points per game (14th in the league) while shooting 45.1% from the floor. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.3% (114 of 323) and hit 78.1% from the free throw line. As a team, the Celtics are averaging 43.9 rebounds per game and have dished out 212 assists thus far, placing them 14th in the NBA. However, they average 15.0 turnovers per game and commit 23.4 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Celtics force an average of 17.4 turnovers per game and draw 25.3 personal fouls. They rank 14th in assists allowed, having surrendered 210 assists this season. The Celtics’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 43.9% (300 of 684) and allows 44.5 rebounds per game, while conceding 35.4% from three-point range. They rank 6th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 108.3.
In their most recent outing, the Hornets fell to the Nets, concluding the game with a score of 114-104. Charlotte allowed Brooklyn to secure 38 rebounds (5 on the offensive end). The Hornets shot 37.8% from three (14 of 37) and ended up hitting 20 of 28 free throw attempts (71.4%). Brooklyn shot 50.6% from the field, making 40 of 79 attempts. Charlotte finished with a shooting percentage of 40.3%, hitting 31 of 77 attempts while converting 12 of 40 from beyond the arc (30.0%). The Nets had 34 personal fouls, providing Charlotte with 36 free-throw chances, and the Hornets committed 17 turnovers, recording 6 steals. They collected a total of 41 rebounds, comprising 30 defensive boards and 11 offensive.
Naz Reid made a significant contribution, scoring 28 points on 11 of 18 shooting (61.1% field goal percentage) and grabbing 9 rebounds during his 36 minutes of play, along with 2 assists.
Currently, the Hornets hold a record of 3-6 this season, averaging 21.4 fouls per game and hitting 81.9% from the free-throw line. They average just 21.1 assists per game (30th in the league) and turn the ball over 19.4 times per contest. Charlotte has scored 883 points this season (98.1 per game) and averages 46.1 rebounds.
Defensively, Charlotte concedes 38.9% on three-point shots (121 of 311) while their opponents hit 76.9% from the free-throw line. They allow 25.3 assists and 40.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 10th and 3rd in the league, respectively. The Hornets are 10th in points allowed per game (109.2) and force 14.0 turnovers per contest, despite allowing opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (22nd in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Boston
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