Boston Celtics (31-12, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (11-32, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Boston seeks to build upon its five-game win streak with a victory over Charlotte.
The Hornets are 5-21 against conference opponents. Charlotte gives up 118.6 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.4 points per game.
The Celtics are 17-8 in Eastern Conference play. Boston is eighth in the Eastern Conference allowing just 112.3 points while holding opponents to 47.0% shooting.
The teams meet for the second time this season.