Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Kemba Walker added 22 points and seven assists, and the visiting Boston Celtics handed the Charlotte Hornets their sixth consecutive loss, 109-92 on Tuesday at Spectrum Center. The Celtics limited the Hornets to just 18 first-quarter points and 43 for the first half. The Celtics forced Charlotte into 17 turnovers, with the help of three steals each from Tatum and Walker, who played eight seasons for the Hornets before leaving this offseason. The Celtics scored 54 points in the paint to the Hornets’ 42, and dominated on the boards, 54 rebounds to 41. Washington led the Hornets with 15 points, while Miles Bridges posted 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Source: National Post December 31, 2019 22:30 UTC