Celtics Rookies Shine in Las Vegas Summer League Win Over Hornets

TL;DR
Boston improved to 2-0 in Las Vegas Summer League with an 87-75 win over the Hornets, led by Dillon Mitchell’s 24 points and disruptive defense; John Tonje added 17 points as Boston’s rookies continued to flash potential, while Chris Cenac Jr. showed defensive instincts and playmaking in limited action. Milos Uzan contributed 13 points and 6 assists as two-way spot opportunities loom, and Amari Williams and Hugo Gonzalez had mixed outings as the club continues development and evaluation ahead of the season.
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