Naz Reid had 14 points for Charlotte, which has lost six straight since coach Charles Lee benched Reid.
The Boston Celtics routed the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday night, led by Jayson Tatum's 34 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. Boston built a commanding 31-point lead in the first half behind 17 three-pointers, improving to 2-0 in NBA Cup play. Derrick White contributed 18 points as Boston secured its seventh win in eight games.
Charlotte suffered its sixth consecutive defeat and lost wing Brandon Miller to right groin soreness during the second quarter. The Hornets were already without starters Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate due to injuries, while offseason acquisition Naz Reid led the team with 14 points.
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