Celtics visit Hornets in NBA Cup group play

Charlotte has lost five consecutive games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 7m1 min read

What happened: The Boston Celtics face the Charlotte Hornets on Friday in their second game of the NBA Cup group stage. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Why it matters: Boston enters off a 109-102 victory against Milwaukee on Wednesday. Charlotte lost 114-104 at Brooklyn in its previous contest.

By the numbers: Boston is 6-2 in 2026-27 through eight games. Charlotte holds a 3-6 record through nine games.

What to watch: The matchup counts toward both the NBA Cup group standings and the regular-season record.

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