Charlotte Hornets' Tre Mann (23) drives past Boston Celtics' Oshae Brissett (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) heads up court after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics' Jordan Walsh (27) and Charlotte Hornets' Aleksej Pokusevski (17) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics' Oshae Brissett (12) shoots against Charlotte Hornets' JT Thor (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics starters, from left, Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis sit on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Charlotte Hornets' Tre Mann (23) drives past Boston Celtics' Jordan Walsh (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Boston Celtics starters, from left, Al Horford, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown sit on the bench with Payton Pritchard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller (24) drives past Boston Celtics' Jaden Springer (44) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)