Boston Celtics (4-1, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston plays Charlotte for an Eastern Conference matchup.
Charlotte finished 21-61 overall and 14-38 in Eastern Conference action last season. The Hornets shot 46.0% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point range last season.
Boston went 64-18 overall and 41-11 in Eastern Conference games during the 2023-24 season. The Celtics shot 48.7% from the field and 38.8% from 3-point range last season.
INJURIES: Hornets: Mark Williams: day to day (foot), Brandon Miller: out (hip), DaQuan Jeffries: day to day (hand).
Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis: out (foot).
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