The Boston Celtics took care of business against the Charlotte Hornets for the second straight night, claiming a 113-103 victory on Saturday. Although Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball delivered a strong performance, the Celtics’ depth and style of play ultimately secured them the win. Here are the five takeaways from the contest:
1. The Celtics’ role players stepped up
Payton Pritchard, Luke Kornet, and Jrue Holiday were instrumental in the win. Pritchard found his rhythm from beyond the arc, sinking four of his six three-pointers in the second quarter and finishing with 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting off the bench.