Boston led 28-20 after one and 54-44 at the half, a cushion built mostly at the arc on 11-of-39 shooting overall but enough free-throw and paint work to stay ahead.
3 minutes, and Derrick White added 17 on 6-of-9 shooting with 4 steals.
Boston dominated the interior, outscoring Charlotte 56-20 in the paint, and turned defense into offense all night, forcing 29 Hornets turnovers while committing only 10 of its own.
3 minutes.
The Celtics beat the Hornets 114-93 at TD Garden in a preseason game, pulling away with a 29-16 fourth quarter after Charlotte clawed within single digits in the third. Boston built its lead on 56…