Led by Jayson Tatums 35 points (15-28 FG), the Celtics defeated the Hornets, 140-105. Marcus Smart added 22 points and a career-high 15 assists in the victory, while Jalen McDaniels tallied a career-high 24 points for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Celtics improve to 17-4, while the Hornets fall to 6-15.