CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ The Charlotte Hornets' losing steak hit a season-high six Tuesday with a 109-92 home defeat to the Boston Celtics.
Even without forward Jaylen Brown, the Eastern Conference player of the week, the Celtics dominated this one throughout. Brown missed the game with a sinus infection. Jayson Tatum scored 24 for the Celtics and ex-Hornet Kemba Walker added 22.
The Hornets' backcourt of Devonte Graham and Terry Rozier combined to make just 7 of 25 shots. P.J. Washington led the Hornets in scoring with 15 points.
The Hornets fell to 13-23, while the Celtics improved to 23-8.
