Celtics rout the Hornets 130-94 for their 60th victory of the season

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 22 points, Sam Hauser had 20 and the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 130-94 on Friday night for their 60th victory of the season.

The teams will meet again in Boston on Sunday.

Derrick White added 19 points, Jayson Tatum had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Al Horford had 13 points with 11 rebounds for the Celtics (60-21). Boston coach Joe Mazzulla rested his starters in the final quarter.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown was out with a sore right knee that’s hampered him the past month, making him ineligible for postseason awards because he didn’t reach the league’s threshold for games played.

Seth Curry led the Hornets with 17 points and hit his 82nd 3-pointer, which qualifies him for the NBA’s percentage lead. He went 5 of 7 on 3s and is at 45.6%.

Sacramento’s Zach LaVine entered the night, leading at 44.6%.

Boston, which set the league record for 3s in a season this month, hit seven in the third, pushing a one-point halftime edge to 91-75 entering the fourth.

The Celtics were coming off a 20-point loss in Orlando Wednesday when they sat their top six players.

Hornets: Sat LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Miles Bridges (hip). They near the end of a dismal season (19-62) and haven’t made the postseason since 2016.

Celtics: Brown’s sore knee could become a factor as the Celtics try to repeat as NBA champs. The reigning Finals MVP is a key defender against opponents’ top scorers.

Tatum hit a 3 from the top and was fouled 3:17 into the third, making the free throw to complete a four-point play.

Boston reached 60 wins for the 15th time in franchise history and the first in back-to-back seasons since 2007-08 and 2008-09.

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Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson, center, drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee yells to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against Boston Celtics, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charlotte Hornets forward Josh Okogie (12) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic, center, gets trapped by Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (4) and Payton Pritchard (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Wendell Moore Jr. (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) battles for a rebound against Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, tries to steal the ball from Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) tries to steal the ball from Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 11, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to yield breakthroughs in their contract disputes.

The strike was taking place at The Mount Sinai Hospital and two of its satellite campuses, with picket lines forming. The other affected hospitals are NewYork-Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.

“After months of bargaining, management refused to make meaningful progress on core issues that nurses have been fighting for: safe staffing for patients, healthcare benefits for nurses, and workplace violence protections,” the union said in a statement issued Monday. “Management at the richest hospitals in New York City are threatening to discontinue or radically cut nurses’ health benefits.”

The strike, which comes during a severe flu season, could potentially force the hospitals to transfer patients, cancel procedures or divert ambulances. It could also put a strain on city hospitals not involved in the contract dispute, as patients avoid the medical centers hit by the strike.

The hospitals involved have been hiring temporary nurses to try and fill the labor gap during the walkout, and said in a statement during negotiations that they would “do whatever is necessary to minimize disruptions.” Montefiore posted a message assuring patients that appointments would be kept.

“NYSNA’s leaders continue to double down on their $3.6 billion in reckless demands, including nearly 40% wage increases, and their troubling proposals like demanding that a nurse not be terminated if found to be compromised by drugs or alcohol while on the job," Montefiore spokesperson Joe Solmonese said Monday after the strike had started. "We remain resolute in our commitment to providing safe and seamless care, regardless of how long the strike may last.”

New York-Presbyterian accused the union of staging a strike to “create disruption,” but said in a statement that it has taken steps to ensure patients receive the care they need.

"We’re ready to keep negotiating a fair and reasonable contract that reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play, and also recognizes the challenging realities of today’s healthcare environment,” the statement said.

The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently. Several other hospitals across the city and in its suburbs reached deals in recent days to avert a possible strike.

The nurses’ demands vary by hospital, but the major issues include staffing levels and workplace safety. The union says hospitals have given nurses unmanageable workloads.

Nurses also want better security measures in the workplace, citing incidents like a an incident last week, when a man with a sharp object barricaded himself in a Brooklyn hospital room and was then killed by police.

The union also wants limitations on hospitals’ use of artificial intelligence.

The nonprofit hospitals involved in the negotiations say they’ve been working to improve staffing levels, but say the union’s demands overall are too costly.

Nurses voted to authorize the strike last month.

Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani had expressed concern about the possibility of the strike. As the strike deadline neared, Mamdani urged both sides to keep negotiating and reach a deal that “both honors our nurses and keeps our hospitals open.”

“Our nurses kept this city alive through its hardest moments. Their value is not negotiable,” Mamdani said.

State Attorney General Letitia James voiced similar support, saying "nurses put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers healthy. They should never be forced to choose between their own safety, their patients’ well-being, and a fair contract.”

The last major nursing strike in the city was only three years ago, in 2023. That work stoppage, at Mount Sinai and Montefiore, was short, lasting three days. It resulted in a deal raising pay 19% over three years at those hospitals.

It also led to promised staffing improvements, though the union and hospitals now disagree about how much progress has been made, or whether the hospitals are retreating from staffing guarantees.

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Nurses strike outside Mount Sinai West Hospital, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

FILE - A medical worker transports a patient at Mount Sinai Hospital, April 1, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)