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Kon Knueppel's dream rookie season just slammed into reality as a lateseason slump threatens his oncesecure Rookie of the Year lead.

With 5:57 remaining against the Charlotte Hornets, Jayson Tatum sized up forward Miles Bridges at the top of the key, used a ball fake to get the defender off balanced for just a moment, then quickly rose up and buried a 3-pointer without hesitation.

Jayson Tatum scored 32 points, Payton Pritchard added 28 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the cold-shooting Charlotte Hornets 114-99 for their third straight victory.

LaMelo Ball's elite shot-making can elevate the Hornets' offense, but his high-risk style brings challenges that Charlotte must balance.

The Charlotte Hornets have a bright future thanks to Kon Knueppel. What if he was off the board in the 2025 NBA Draft? Would VJ Edgecombe be the same savior?

Boston will look for its 50th win of the season when the Celtics visit the Charlotte Hornets. The teams meet Sunday for the second time this season.

Joel Embiid scored 29 points, Paul George finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds and Philadelphia 76ers rallied from 13 points down in the second half for a 118-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

As Yaxel Lendeborg dominates March Madness, he's becoming the Hornets' perfect draft target and a rising name on every board.