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Tatum scores 51, leads Celtics to 130-118 MLK Day matinee win over Hornets

Jayson Tatum shot 65 percent en route to a season high 51 points, 18 of which came in the 4th quarter, and the Celtics escaped with a 130-118 victory. The team shot 47 percent from three, converted on 24/25 of their free throws, while collecting 34 assists and 14 offensive rebounds. Derrick White added 19 points and 8 assists while Robert Williams shot over 60 percent from the field in his 61st straight game (the record is 64, shouts to NBC Sports Boston for the stat).

Jaylen McDaniels led Charlotte with 26 points on 9/15 shooting.