Celtics claim 60th win, rout Hornets 130-94

The Boston Celtics secured their 60th victory of the season with a decisive 130-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets, thanks to strong performances from Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, who scored 22 and 20 points respectively. Derrick White contributed significantly with 19 points, while Jayson Tatum and Al Horford also had notable games, finishing with 16 points and a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. The Celtics, who are locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, will face the Hornets again in their regular-season finale. Jaylen Brown missed the game due to a lingering knee injury, which could impact the Celtics' playoff aspirations. The Hornets, who struggled throughout the season, played without several key players including LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. Despite a slow start, the Celtics dominated the second half, showcasing their depth and shooting prowess with a record 23 three-pointers in the game.