Celtics beat Hornets, overcome Ball’s career-best 38 points


              Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) dunks next to Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) defends against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. The Celtics won 113-107. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, chases a loose ball between Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee, left, and guard LaMelo Ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives toward the basket past Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, left, and guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier, left, grapples for control of the ball with Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
            
              Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives on Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Celtics beat Hornets, overcome Ball’s career-best 38 points