CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — The Boston Celtics built a double-digit lead by halftime and never trailed, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 114-99 on Sunday at Spectrum Center.

Boston took control with a 36-point second quarter, turning a six-point lead after one period into a 63-49 advantage at the break. The Celtics maintained at least a 12-point cushion throughout the second half before a crowd of 19,642.

The victory improved Boston’s record to 50-24 this season, while Charlotte fell to 39-36. The result avenged a 29-point home loss to the Hornets on March 4. Charlotte had been a slight pregame favorite.