The Boston Celtics will make the trip to North Carolina to face the Charlotte Hornets on their own home court of Spectrum Center this Sunday (March 29) evening. There, the Celtics are going to be looking to extend their current win streak while getting some revenge for the last time these two East ball clubs squared off.
On the other side of the court, the Hornets are going to be looking to keep their own win streak going, currently tied for second-longest in the NBA. We think the Celtics are likely to win this rematch, but with a lengthy injury report to contend with, health may be the ultimate arbiter of this tilt.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 49-24 record and a two game win streak, which has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) defends Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Hornets are the owners of a 39-34 record and a five-game win streak, good enough for eighth in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 at home.
Mar 4, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) loses control of the ball while Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Charlotte beat the New York Knicks 114-103, also at home.
Injuries
For Boston, Nikola Vucevic (hand) is out, and Jaylen Brown (Achilles tendinitis), Jayson Tatum (Achilles), Neemias Queta (thumb), and Derrick White (knee) are questionable.
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 11: Mark Williams #5 of the Charlotte Hornets knocks the ball away from Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on April 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
For Charlotte, no report was yet available with a game the night before, but for that tilt, Tidjane Salaun (calf) was out.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 13: Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Tidjane Salaun #31 of the Charlotte Hornets during first half at the TD Garden on April 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Probable starting lineups – HornetsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Hornets: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/27)