The Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics face off Wednesday at TD Garden, with injury concerns shaping both rosters.
Charlotte will be without PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, Tidjane Salaun, and Grant Williams. Hall and McNeeley are on G League assignments, while Salaun is sidelined with a left knee sprain and Williams is managing a right knee injury.
Boston is missing Jayson Tatum, who continues recovery from right Achilles repair.
The Celtics have won three straight games, including a 108-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on March 2.
Charlotte comes in with a five-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Dallas Mavericks 117-90 at home.
Miles Bridges leads the Hornets with 17.7 points and 6 rebounds per game, while Brandon Miller contributes 20.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. LaMelo Ball adds 19.2 points and 7.4 assists, providing the primary playmaking for the team. Kon Knueppel has been efficient from three, shooting 43.5% and averaging 19.2 points.
Boston relies on Jaylen Brown, who posts 29 points and 7 rebounds per game, while Derrick White averages 17.1 points and 5.8 assists. Payton Pritchard also adds 17.1 points and 5.4 assists, helping distribute the offense in Tatum’s absence. Neemias Queta provides interior presence with 8.4 rebounds and 10.1 points per game.
Tipoff is set for 7:30 ET at TD Garden in Boston.
