Last game before the All-Star break and the Hornets welcome the defending champs to the New Orleans Arena. Boston have lost two of their last three, but won 12 straight before that and are 42-11 on the season, 18-7 on the road. We played the C’s in Beantown back in December and came away with a hard-fought 82-94 loss.

Tyson Chandler has been ruled out for this one, while Chris Paul will be a game time decision. David West will be back in action after serving that one-game suspension. Morris Peterson will be wearing a suit.

Game tips a little after 7 Central. Enjoy.

Linkage:

• Ryan’s game preview
• Journals: It’s time to trade Posey
• Lagniappe: Half-naked Kiwi, Chris Paul’s All-Star kicks, Hornets staying here, and plenty more.
  
• Rival bloggers: CelticsBlog | RedsArmy.com

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