On Wednesday evening, the Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics will face off at TD Garden in Massachusetts.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 19: Grant Williams #2 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the second half of a basketball game against the Houston Rockets at Spectrum Center on February 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
The Hornets will be without PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, Tidjane Salaun and Grant Williams.
Williams (who used to play for the Celtics) is averaging 7.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range in 20 games.
ClutchPoints wrote: “The Hornets have won 5 straight games by 15+ points 🐝 +27 vs. Mavs +16 vs. Trail Blazers +24 vs. Pacers +32 vs. Bulls +17 vs. Wizards They’re the only team in the NBA this season to accomplish this feat.”
Boston Celtics Injury Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is assisted off the court after an injury in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The only player that the Celtics will remain without is All-Star forward Jayson Tatum.
He has yet to appear in a game this season.
Yahoo Sports wrote: “It’s “a matter of when, not if” regarding Jayson Tatum’s timeline for a return this season, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.
Tatum suffered a torn Achilles last May during the playoffs, but has been participating in 5-on-5 activities for weeks as he ramps up for a potential return.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Hornets And Celtics This Season
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 03: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets walks off the court after defeating the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
The Hornets are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 31-31 record in 62 games.
They are coming off a 117-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (on Tuesday at home).
Brandon Miller led the way with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal while shooting 6/10 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 21 minutes of playing time.
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 03: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets is interviewed after defeating the Dallas Mavericks during their game at Spectrum Center on March 03, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
The Celtics have remained one of the top teams in the NBA without Tatum.
They have a 41-20 record in 61 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
Most recently, the Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 108-81.
Payton Pritchard went off for 25 points, four rebounds and nine assists while shooting 10/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
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