This is an early game in Beantown, the Celtics are playing without Rondo and Garnett, but N.O. is playing horrible basketball away and David West is out due to broken ankle. The Celtics should be able to win this game by a 7 to 8 point margin. Glen Davis and Nate Robinson along with Pierce, Allen, Shaq and reserves, are a much better team than the Hornets, here I believe they have the advantage specially at home.