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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla gives props to Jayson Tatum for taking great shots vs. Hornets

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were firing on all cylinders against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, and head coach Joe Mazzulla had nothing but praise for his star forward’s shot selection. Tatum poured in 34 points in Boston’s…

By Miguel La Torre · Clutch Points

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:01 AM

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Joe Mazzulla praised Jayson Tatum's shot selection following Tatum's 34-point performance against the Hornets.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 after leading by as many as 46 points.
Tatum shot 9-of-16 from the field, 5-of-8 on 3-pointers, and recorded eight rebounds and nine assists.

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised Jayson Tatum's shot selection following Boston's 119-80 blowout victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Tatum led all scorers with 34 points, adding eight rebounds and nine assists while shooting 9-of-16 from the field, 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free-throw line.

Boston never trailed after establishing a 40-20 lead in the first quarter, backed by 33 total assists and 24 3-pointers. Derrick White contributed 18 points, while Naz Reid paced Charlotte with 14 points. The win moved the Celtics to 7-2 on the season, while the Hornets dropped to 3-7.

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