Create a 10-word scroll-stopping headline for: Jaylen Brown sends brazen statement that Hornets fans can embrace | Vibe NC

Acting as a professional North Carolina local blogger for Vibe NC, write an engaging article based on the following content: The Charlotte Hornets dropped a hard-fought road battle to the Boston Celtics, 113-102, but the night wasn’t without a silver lining. After the game, Jaylen Brown offered a compliment that should resonate with every Hornets fan: Charlotte reminds him of a young Celtics team.This matchup carried real playoff intensity with multiple lead changes, momentum swings, and stretches where both teams looked capable of taking control. Ultimately, Boston’s superior shooting and rebounding proved to be the difference and the Hornets lost it in the fourth quarter. The Hornets definitely could’ve used Coby White, who was downgraded to out with a left groin injury. They were able to take the Celtics down earlier in the season, but things have changed. The loss bumps Charlotte down to the 9‑seed, a reminder of how tight the playoffs race are during this brutal closing stretch of the season.Jaylen Brown gives praiseIn his postgame interview, Brown was asked about a potential playoff meeting with the Hornets and what stands out about the matchup. His response was telling:“This team kind of reminds me of us when we were younger. Young group, shoot the ball well, got a lot of different guys who can beat you, and have fearlessness. So they came out ready to play. Today was like a playoff-like game and we found a way to win.”