The 2010/11 regular NBA season is drawing close to its end and the matches are getting more and more interesting now that the Playoffs are just around the corner. The Boston Celtics are facing heavy competition for the number one spot in the East with Bulls having one more win (49 to 48) and the same number of losses (19). New Orleans have  a battle of their own as they are currently 7th in the West but a good run can move them up to the 5th spot, and yet a bad spell can have them drop out of the postseason (have just 4 wins more than 9th placed Jazz). So a lot is at stake for both teams going into this Celtics at  Hornets prediction, making this one of the best NBA picks for tonight. As always in the world of NBA handicaping and sports betting, it's crucial to anylse what both teams are fighting for, because the motivation factor is huge in any sport. Our Celtics at Hornets prediction is that the C's will be the more desperate and better motivated group of players, because they