BOSTON (13-7) AT
CHARLOTTE (11-11)

7:30 p.m., Charlotte Coliseum

Radio: WBT-AM (1110)

Starting lineups

The Celtics' start - 13 wins in 20 games - is their best since the 1991-92 season. They have won eight of their past nine.

The Hornets have won seven of the past eight times they've faced Boston in Charlotte, last season winning twice (by one and 12 points).

Charlotte's forwards figure to have a tough time with Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce. The two were combining for 51.5 points and 17.9 rebounds a game entering Friday.