Jayson Tatum had 51 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets for the second time in three days, winning 130-118 on Monday to stretch their winning streak to seven.
Derrick White added 19 points and eight assists and Malcolm Brogdon scored 16 for the Celtics, who are 32-12 on the season — best in the Eastern Conference.
Tatum was 15 of 23 from the field and 14 of 14 from the foul line.
Jalen McDaniels led the Hornets with a career-high 26 points. He also shot 5 of 7 on 3-point attempts. LaMelo Ball added 25 points on 8-for-23 shooting. Mason Plumlee had perhaps his most complete game of the season as he had 19 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hornets (11-34), who have lost eight of their last nine games.
