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Celtics vs. Hornets: NBA Hot Squares Clash

Two NBA hot streaks collide as the 10-2 Celtics face the 11-4 Hornets in a Tuesday night showdown.

The Celtics have been on fire, winning 10 of their last 12 games with Jaylen Brown leading the scoring and Jayson Tatum nearly recording a triple-double against the Raptors. Meanwhile, the Hornets are also in strong form, winning 11 of their last 14 games behind LaMelo Ball's impressive 35-point performance against the Timberwolves.

Fans can catch the action on NBC Sports Boston locally and NBC nationally, with streaming available through DIRECTV. The game promises an exciting matchup between two teams currently vying for playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference.