Charlotte visits Boston for an NBA preseason game at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The Celtics are 2–0 in preseason; the Hornets are 1–1.
Reported facts and availability
Boston's current listing includes Luka Garza, Devin Carter and Ron Harper Jr. as day to day. Charlotte lists Kon Knueppel, Coby White, Grayson Allen, Christian Anderson and Kylan Boswell as day to day. The morning listing does not confirm starting lineups or minutes limits.
Boston's most recent game was a 144–106 win over Philadelphia. Charlotte beat Milwaukee 105–90 in its latest outing. Those finals provide context, but preseason substitutions limit how far they should be projected.
ISR analysis: distinguish a good shot from a made shot
Boston's offense can be evaluated through the sequence that creates a perimeter attempt: a paint touch, an extra pass or a cut that forces help. A made three after a difficult isolation says less about team organization than an open attempt generated through connected movement.
Charlotte's availability can change both spacing and defensive matchups. If several guards or wings are limited, the Hornets may have to use unfamiliar combinations. Watch who initiates the offense and who handles the first help rotation.
A preseason total can swing with the final reserve groups. Separate the first-half possessions played by established combinations from the later minutes used for evaluation.
Factors to watch
- Confirmed lineups and Charlotte's perimeter availability.
- Paint touches that produce open threes.
- Turnovers under pressure rather than unforced handling errors.
- Defensive rebounding after long perimeter misses.
Market snapshot and source check
Source: Draft Kings odds displayed by ESPN’s game page, checked October 14, 2026, 7:07 a.m. EDT. Displayed line: BOS -6.5; total 225.5. This is a timestamped source snapshot, not a closing-line claim or a betting recommendation. Scheduled starters and availability may change before the game.
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