The Celtics defeated the Hornets, 124-109. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 32 points (9-19 FG), along with 11 rebounds and three assists, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the victory. LaMelo Ball tallied 31 points (12-25 FG) and four assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Celtics improve to 5-1 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 2-3.