What happened
Boston beat Charlotte 114-93 on Wednesday to move to 3-0 in preseason, and the Celtics used the same starting five for a second straight game. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Mitchell Robinson all played key roles in the win.
Tatum scored 19 points in 29 minutes, White also scored 19, and Robinson added 12 on perfect shooting while Payton Pritchard finished with 11 assists and no turnovers. Boston’s defense forced 13 turnovers in the first half and the team entered Friday’s preseason finale in Philly.
Boston’s repeated starting group and the Robinson-Queta usage suggest the staff is still testing frontcourt combinations before the final exhibition. Friday’s game in Philadelphia is the last preseason chance to see whether this alignment stays intact.
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Original reporting: Celtics beat Hornets 114-93 in preseason dress rehearsal — Yahoo Sports ↗