The Celtics (61-21) concluded the 2024-25 NBA Regular Season with a 93-86 win over the Charlotte Hornets Sunday afternoon at TD Garden. Joe Mazzulla elected to sit the team's Top-6 players for the 2nd time in the last 3 games. The Celtics finished the season a season-high 40 games above .500. -----Scoring Leaders: Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 34 Points. It's his 2nd game of 30 or more points this season. Sam Hauser hit 4 3's and scored 15. Luke Kornet had 11 Points & 8 Rebounds. Jordan Walsh hit a big 3 late in the game to extend the lead and ended up with 10 Points and 8 Rebounds. -----1st-Half Nuggets: The Celtics opened the game on a 24-5 run and led 33-15 after the 1st Quarter. Boston hit 7 3's in the 1st Quarter while Charlotte went 0-9 on 3's in the opening quarter. The C's led by 21 in the 2nd Quarter and led 54-43 at Halftime. Payton Pritchard scored 18 Points in the 1st Half. The Hornets were 2-for-17 on 3's in the 1st Half. -----Up Next: The Celtics will find out Tuesday night whether they will play the Orlando Magic or the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st-Round of the upcoming NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. The C's dropped 2 of 3 during the Regular Season to the Magic. The Magic won 2 of 3 from the Celtics during the Regular Season and both wins came at TD Garden. -----Reaching 60 Wins: The Celtics reached 60 Regular Season wins for the 2nd straight season with Friday's blowout win over the Hornets. It marks the 15th time in franchise history where they have won 60 or more during the Regular Season and it's the most of any NBA teams. The Celtics won 66 games and an NBA title back in 2007-2008 and won 62 games the next season and that was the previous time where they went back-to-back with 60-win seasons. -----Jrue Recognized with Red's Award: Prior to Friday's game Jrue Holiday was recognized as this year's Red Auerbach award recipient. The award for the Celtics legend is given to a player or coach who best exemplifies the spirit of what it means to be a Celtic though exceptional performance on and off the court. Derrick White won the award for the 2023-2024 Season. -----Locked On Celtics POSTCAST: We are on board after each Celtics game with instant reaction and your participation is always welcomed on the Locked On Sports Boston - YouTube. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. Follow on the X (Twitter) Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnHoops) / X. ----- Friendly Reminder: Your favorite Podcast now has a newsletter! Introducing the LockedOn Celtics daily newsletter. One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at www.lockedondaily.com. That’s www.lockedondaily.com and start your day with the all-new & free Locked On Celtics newsletter. -----Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.UpworkVisit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. With Upwork, you can find specialized freelancers in marketing, development, design, and more—experts ready to help you take your business to the next level.PrizePicksDownload the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBSupply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLBfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
