Celtics vs Hornets NBA Cup preview: Jayson Tatum stats, injury report and player trends (November 6)
The Boston Celtics (6-2) visit the Charlotte Hornets (3-6) tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at Spectrum Center. Boston is 6-2 and Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.0 points and 7.9 assists in ESPN's team leaders; Charlotte has lost five straight. Every number below comes from ESPN game logs, schedules and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 6.
Celtics vs Hornets: game info
- Tip: 7:00 PM ET, Spectrum Center.
- TV: ESPN lists no national broadcast information; check your local listings.
- Records: Boston Celtics 6-2, Charlotte Hornets 3-6.
Recent form: last five games
Celtics (6-2): W 125-124 vs BKN, W 125-111 vs CHI, W 108-97 at ORL, L 93-109 at HOU, W 109-102 vs MIL. They score 114.3 and allow 108.3 points a game.
Hornets (3-6): L 89-97 at DET, L 79-95 at WSH, L 104-109 vs PHI, L 91-124 vs DET, L 104-114 at BKN. They score 98.1 and allow 109.2 points a game.
Celtics vs Hornets injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before tip-off, so check again close to game time.
- Celtics: out: Devin Carter; day-to-day: Payton Pritchard.
- Hornets: out: Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams; day-to-day: Dennis Schroder and Moussa Diabate.
Player trends to know
Jayson Tatum: 27.0 points a game across 7 games this season, in 35 minutes a night (plus 6.0 rebounds and 7.9 assists). He has 20+ points in 5 of 7. Last five: 23, 40, 26, 32, 19. Season high: 40.
Brandon Miller: 22.0 points a game across 9 games this season, in 33 minutes a night (plus 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists). He has 15+ points in 7 of 9. Last five: 31, 19, 24, 17, 10. Season high: 39.
Derrick White: 5.1 assists a game across 8 games this season, in 31 minutes a night (plus 12.8 points and 3.3 rebounds). He has 4+ assists in 6 of 8. Last five: 7, 4, 2, 3, 7. Season high: 8.
Matchup angle
Charlotte has dropped its last five games, and Kon Knueppel is out, with Dennis Schroder and Moussa Diabate day-to-day. Boston lists Payton Pritchard day-to-day. The Celtics are 1-2 on the road this season, and the Hornets are 2-3 at home. The Hornets' games have averaged 207.3 combined points.
What to watch
- Tatum's all-around line against a Hornets team on a five-game losing streak.
- Brandon Miller, who leads Charlotte at 22.0 points a game.
- Schroder and Diabate's status before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Jayson Tatum playing tonight? ESPN's injury report on the morning of November 6 does not list Jayson Tatum for Celtics vs Hornets. Confirm his status near tip-off, because reports can change.
What time is Celtics vs Hornets? Celtics vs Hornets starts at 7:00 PM ET tonight, Friday, November 6, 2026, at Spectrum Center.
How has Jayson Tatum played lately? Jayson Tatum has averaged 27.0 points in 7 games this season, with 20+ in 5 of them. His last five: 23, 40, 26, 32, 19.