Boston Celtics 114, Charlotte Hornets 99
NBA · 2026-03-29 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Charlotte Hornets 114–99 on 2026-03-29 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 42% → 8%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 27 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 114 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 21 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q2 9:37 swung win probability 42% → 8%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q2 28-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 9:37 (win probability 42% → 8% for the home side).
- Shot 50.6% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 12-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 6:13 | 65% → 36% |
| Boston Celtics | 12–0 | Q2 9:37 | 42% → 8% |