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Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics Face Off Against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday Night
Celtics Aim to Continue Winning Streak, Hornets Look to Upset
The Boston Celtics will look to continue their winning streak when they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. The Celtics are currently riding a three-game winning streak and are in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Hornets, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and are looking to snap a two-game losing streak.
The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 30.4 points per game this season. Tatum is one of the most dynamic players in the NBA and is a key reason for the Celtics' success this season. The Hornets are led by LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 19.3 points and 7.5 assists per game this season. Ball is a rising star in the NBA and is one of the most exciting young players to watch.
The Celtics will be without Robert Williams III, who is out with a knee injury. The Hornets will be without Cody Martin, who is out with a quad injury.
The Celtics are favored to win the game, but the Hornets are a dangerous team and could certainly upset the Celtics. The game is expected to be a close one and should be a lot of fun to watch.
Here are some key matchups to watch in the game:
* Jayson Tatum vs. Gordon Hayward
* Jaylen Brown vs. Terry Rozier
* Marcus Smart vs. LaMelo Ball