Celtics vs. Hornets Recap: Tatum, Naz Reid Lead 8 Cashes in Rout

The Celtics routed the Hornets 119-80 on the road on Friday night. Boston won the first quarter 40-20, led 70-39 at the half and never trailed, with the lead reaching 46. The Celtics made 24 of 44 threes and handed out 33 assists, while Charlotte shot 29 percent from the field and 11 of 50 from deep. Eight DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Payton Pritchard 3+ assists (-241 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 3 or more assists in 9 of his last 10 and 17 of his last 20. The -241 price implied 71% against about 83% from recent games. - What happened: 5 assists with 12 points and 6 rebounds in 23 minutes. He cleared by 2.5. - Worth watching: He got there in a blowout with limited minutes. That is a good sign for his floor.

Paul George 5+ rebounds (-133 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 5 or more boards in 8 of his last 10 and 15 of his last 20. The -133 price implied 57% against about 74% from recent games. - What happened: Exactly 5 rebounds, all defensive, in 22 minutes. It cashed by half a point. - Worth watching: Lopsided games cut his minutes. On a line this tight, that is the main risk.

Jayson Tatum 7+ assists (-123 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 7 or more assists in 8 of his last 10 and 13 of his last 20. The -123 price implied 55% against about 69% from recent games. - What happened: 9 assists to go with 34 points and 8 rebounds in 29 minutes. He cleared by 2.5. - Worth watching: He made 11 of 11 free throws and still kept the ball moving. His passing held even on a short night.

ALT: Celtics over 105.5 points (-158 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The main team total was 108.5, and Boston had cleared 105.5 in 4 of 5, 9 of 10 and 7 of 8 this season. - What happened: Boston scored 119, clearing the line by 13.5. The Celtics already had 70 at the half. - Worth watching: Boston's three-point volume drove this one. When the Celtics take 44 threes, team totals in this range have room.

ALT: Naz Reid 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-346 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: He had cleared 20 PRA in 8 of 9 games this season, averaging 27.1. - What happened: 14 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for 22 PRA in 26 minutes. He cleared by 2.5. - Worth watching: He got there in a 39-point loss in 26 minutes. Game script is the variable to check on his combo lines.

ALT: Naz Reid 12+ points (-295 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: 12 or more points in 8 of 9 games, with a 16.9 average. - What happened: 14 points on 6 of 17 shooting, including 2 of 5 from three. He cleared by 2.5. - Worth watching: Seventeen shots led Charlotte. That volume is what supports his scoring floor.

Naz Reid under 2.5 assists (-220 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Reid had 2 or fewer assists in each of his last 5 and 9 of his last 10, since his role in Charlotte is scoring and rebounding, not creating. - What happened: 2 assists, half an assist under the line. - Worth watching: His shot volume backs the read on his role. Unders like this lean on that staying the same.

ALT: Sam Hauser 2+ made threes (-130 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 2 or more threes in 8 of his last 10 and 13 of his last 20. The -130 price implied 57% against about 69% from recent games. - What happened: 3 of 5 from deep in 17 minutes off the bench. He cleared by 1.5. - Worth watching: He hit the mark in 17 minutes. Watch his minutes in closer games, since this line runs on volume.

How the game played out

Derrick White added 18 points on 4 of 6 from three. Charlotte grabbed 19 offensive rebounds but made 27 of 92 shots. Tidjane Salaun led the Hornets bench with 13 points, and Hannes Steinbach pulled down 11 rebounds. The fourth quarter was even at 23-23.

Trends to watch

• Boston took 44 threes and made 24. When the Celtics shoot at that volume, their team total and shooter props get support.
• Reid took 17 shots and had 2 assists. That usage profile backs both his points floor and his assist under.
• Tatum had 9 assists in 29 minutes. His assist line held up even on limited minutes.

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