The Celtics are ready to win again after suffering embarrassing blowout losses to the Cavaliers and Hawks. This is a step down in class for Boston. The Celtics need to get back on track and still have hopes of winning the Eastern Conference being one game behind Cleveland after the Cavaliers were stunned by the Hawks last night.

This is reality check time now for Boston. The Celtics' defense is capable of much better. The Celtics have owned the Hornets covering seven of the last eight times against them. Boston is 3-0 versus Charlotte this season winning by an average margin of eight points.

The Hornets' run at making the final playoff spot has realistically ended. Charlotte is three games behind the last playoff spot with three games left. The Hornets are a spent team and haven't been good at home failing to cover in 13 of their last 19 home games.