Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum SHREDS Hornets With MVP-Level Domination in Charlotte

Boston Celtics dismantle the Charlotte Hornets with Jayson Tatum’s North Carolina masterclass—does this game signal a turning point for Boston’s shooting woes?

John Karalis of Celtics On SI spotlights Tatum’s near-triple-double and elite playmaking, plus a key stat that tells the whole story: Boston’s 13 extra three-pointers matched their 39-point margin of victory. Derrick White’s renewed aggression, Payton Pritchard’s bounce-back, and Sam Hauser’s timely shooting all get their due. Karalis officially changes his stance on the center rotation, pushing for Neemias Queta to start over Mitchell Robinson, citing Queta’s energy and screen-setting as game-changers for the Celtics’ tone. Insights cover Joe Mazzulla’s lineup strategies, Charlotte’s poor shooting night, and what this domination might mean for Boston’s trajectory.

Is the shift in the frontcourt the missing piece for the Celtics’ championship aspirations?

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