Celtics secure Summer League victory over Hornets as Mitchell impresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 87-75 in Summer League action on Sunday in Las Vegas. Dillon Mitchell led all scorers with 24 points, contributing significantly in the second half. Five Celtics scored in double figures, with John Tonje adding 17 points and Hugo Gonzalez finishing with 14 after a slow start. The Celtics, now 2-0 in Summer League, will play the Atlanta Hawks next on Monday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Celtics improve to 2-0 in Summer League play.
- •Dillon Mitchell records 24 points and six steals.
- •John Tonje contributes 17 points in the victory.
- •Hugo Gonzalez finishes with 14 points after early struggles.
- •Celtics face the Hawks next on Monday night.
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"The Celtics stayed undefeated in Summer League with a win over the Hornets on Sunday.
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