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Boston Celtics NBA season schedule and performance

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The Boston Celtics entered a demanding period of the NBA season, facing eight games in 13 nights. This stretch included matchups against the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Charlotte Hornets. Following a victory against the Chicago Bulls, the team prepared for a difficult road trip, with assistant coach Tony Dobbins stating the team would rely on locker room strength to navigate the heavy schedule. By early November, the Celtics held a 6-2 record and ranked third in the Eastern Conference. As part of a four-game road trip, the team was scheduled to face the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Emirates Cup matchup. While the Celtics sought to maintain momentum in East Group C, the Hornets entered the contest following a five-game losing streak. On November 6, the Celtics secured a dominant 119-80 victory over the Hornets in an NBA Cup group stage matchup. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds, helping the team establish a lead that at one point exceeded 50 points. During the contest, the Celtics set an NBA Cup record by making 24 three-pointers. This victory improved the Celtics to 2-0 in NBA Cup play and 7-2 overall. The Hornets, facing injuries to players including Brandon Miller, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schröder, and Moussa Diabate, saw their losing streak extend to six games. The defeat leaves Charlotte winless in the NBA Cup. Among the Hornets, German prospects Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. both recorded four points, with Steinbach leading the team in rebounds with 11.

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