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Rapid Recap: Celtics’ defense, balanced scoring deliver easy win in Charlotte

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The Celtics closed out the 2010s today by cruising to a 109-92 win over the Hornets at Charlotte. The home team hung around for three quarters, but the Cs were comfortably in control until pulling away in the 4th quarter. Charlotte was held to 39.5% shooting and committed 17 turnovers.

FINAL: Celtics 109, Hornets 92

Tatum (24 points), Kemba (22 points) and Hayward (21 points) combine for 67, while Kanter pours in 13 points, 14 boards and a career-best six blocks off the bench.