How we see it goin' down: Celtics vs Hornets

Tip: 8PM Court: New Orleans Arena Watch it: CSNNE Hear it: WEEI

Referees: Joe Crawford, Sean Corbin, and Kevin Scott

Spread: BOS -5.0

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The Matchup


Record: 36-30	Record: 22-46
On road: 12-20	At home: 12-21
Streak: Lost 1	Streak: Lost 4

Leaders	Leaders
Buckets: Pierce (18.5 ppg)	Buckets: Eric Gordon (16.7 ppg)
Boards: Garnett (7.8 rpg)	Boards: Anthony Davis (8.2 rpg)
Dimes: Pierce (4.7 apg)	Dimes: Greivis Vasquez (9.3 apg)

For the Stat Geeks:	For the Stat Geeks:
Offensive Rating: 102.6 (24th NBA)	Offensive Rating: 105.6 (16th NBA)
Defensive Rating: 102.1 (4th NBA)	Defensive Rating: 110.0 (28th NBA)
Pace: 91.5 (18th NBA)	Pace: 88.5 (29th NBA)

Last time

The Celtics offense disintegrated in a 90-78 loss to New Orleans back in January. New Orleans has won four of five meetings with the Celtics. Seriously.

This time

Get it to: Jason Terry

The Hornets 2nd unit is rather thin in the backcourt – Roger Mason, Brian Roberts and Terrel Harris. I’m expecting JET to play with a chip on his shoulder, especially since the LeBron James dunk is still an issue.

Gotta stop: Anthony Davis

Can KG’s strained adductor (he’s definitely playing) keep up with the young Anthony Davis? The #1 overall draft pick is averaging 17.3 points and 10.3 rebounds in his last six games. New Orleans is an average offensive team, but they excel in transition and on the offensive glass.

The Wild Card: Greivis Vasquez

The best point guard you’ve never heard of is averaging a season best 17.8 ppg and 46% shooting in March. He’s not the fastest guy on the floor, but he somehow manages to get into the paint for lay-ups and runners. He’s also good for 9 assists and 4 rebounds per game. Do not sleep on Greivis.