Isaiah Thomas scored 26 points, including 16 in the second half in leading the Boston Celtics to a 96-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets Friday night at TD Garden.
Thomas returned after the previous four games. The Celtics went 1-3 during that stretch, including losing the last three.
Al Horford scored 18 points and blocked five shots. Avery Bradley and Jae Crowder added 12 points each.
