NBA.com reported that the Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets with the score 108-100 last night at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Celtics played a solid game last night, they went 43-85 from the field, 16-32 from beyond the arc, and 6-8 from the charity stripe. The Boston Celtics wrap up their preseason with an undefeated record of 4-0. Boston will now look forward to the NBA regular season, as they face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers this October 17.
Malik Monk scores 21 points
Despite the loss, Malik Monk played a very solid offensive game last night against the Boston Celtics.
Monk contributed 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists, He shot 38.9 percent from the field, 40 percent from the three-point line, and 75 percent from the free throw line. Monk will surely have a major role for the Charlotte Hornets this upcoming season, especially on the defensive end. If Monk can play consistently well, he and Kemba Walker are going to be a solid guard combo.
Walker and Howard scores 12 points apiece
Kemba Walker and Dwight Howard both played a decent game against the Boston Celtics, with both of them scoring 12 points. Kemba Walker also added five rebounds and six assists, he went 4-11 from the field, 2-6 from beyond the arc, and 2-2 from the charity stripe.
Dwight Howard also grabbed 6 rebounds, dished out one assist, and blocked one shot to go along with his 12 points.
He shot 66.7 percent from the field but missed all of his free throw attempts. Kemba Walker and Dwight Howard are looking to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a deep playoff run this upcoming NBA season.
Gordon Hayward slowly fitting in
Gordon Hayward still has not fully adjusted to being the second option, but last night he had a decent game against the Charlotte Hornets.
He contributed 13 points, six rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 30 minutes. Boston fans can only hope that Kyrie Irving, Al Horford, and Gordon Hayward can build up their team chemistry as the season draws near.
Kyrie Irving dishes out 10 assists
Kyrie Irving played a solid all-around game for the Boston Celtics against the Charlotte Hornets.
Irving contributed 16 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 27 minutes. He shot 63.6 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from beyond the arc. Kyrie will now shift his attention this Tuesday, as the Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers.
