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Tonight, the Boston Celtics host the Charlotte Hornets in their first matchup of the season. The Celtics, with a 41-20 record, lead the East, while the Hornets, at 31-31, hold the ninth spot. Boston has a strong record against Charlotte, with a 81-46 all-time lead and a 43-20 home record. The Hornets have made aggressive moves, drafting rookie standout Kon Knueppel and adding pieces like Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner. Both teams are on a hot streak, with the Celtics winning their last three and the Hornets on a five-game streak. Injuries include Jayson Tatum out for the Celtics and Coby White probable for the Hornets. Key matchups include Derrick White versus LaMelo Ball and Baylor Scheierman versus Brandon Miller. Defense and rebounding will be crucial, as both teams rank high in these areas and love their threes. The Celtics thrive at home, but expect a battle before Bostons road trip and Charlottes long homestand.

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