LaMelo Ball continued his hot start to the season, finishing with 36 points on 15-of-26 shooting for Charlotte. Unfortunately for the Hornets, Ball fouled out for the second consecutive game, leaving the team short-handed in crucial moments. Brandon Miller contributed 16 points in his return from a strained glute, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston’s firepower.

Jayson Tatum dropped 32 points and grabbed 11 boards while Jaylen Brown added 25 points in Boston's 124-109 win. The Celtics pulled away in the final moments, showing their championship grit despite a fiery fourth quarter.