Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, right, argues with referee Brandon Schwab for a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. Clifford received a technical foul. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla directs his team against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, right, shoots against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Charlotte Hornets guard Vasa Micic (22) drives to the basket ahead of Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)