The Hornets get tested big-time tonight when they square off with the defending champion Celtics in Boston (7 Central, ESPN). Boston have the NBA’s best record at 21-2, they’ve won 13 straight overall, and 7 straight at home. Not gonna be easy.

Apparently new Hornet Antonio Daniels won’t be available to play tonight, but everyone else should be locked and loaded.

Buckle up.

Linkage:

• Ryan’s game preview
• Journals: I heart CP | Bobcats announcers | Your All-Star picks
• Lots of “Posey back in Boston” stories via our News Article and Lagniappe sections.
• Hornets-Celtics watch party info: Baton Rouge | Covington
• Celtics Blogs: Celtics247 | CelticsBlog | RedsArmy.com