Hornets knock off Celtics; Austin Rivers wins vs. father Doc Rivers

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    New Orleans Hornets rookie Austin Rivers sank a layup and ran past the Boston Celtics' bench on his way back down the floor.

    Doc Rivers had to fight his fatherly instinct and ignore him.

    "I was about to say something. I caught myself," the Celtics coach said after facing his son for the first time. "It's a strange dynamic. I didn't enjoy it. I know it's neat for everyone else."

    Greivis Vasquez had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Austin Rivers won his first NBA game against his father on Wednesday night as the Hornets beat Boston 90-78. New Orleans has won six of its past seven games to escape the Western Conference cellar.

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