Depth Chart
This can all change very quickly is Rondo and Ray Allen play tonight. But I will just presume to be both will be there and ready. The Magic are having a hell of a season and it's probably to Dwight Howard's dismay (because he's getting traded nowhere). There is nothing new with how the Magic play, 4 perimeter guys and Dwight Howard in the middle. And although, Kendrick Perkins was won of the best guys defending him, I believe Jermaine has enough pride to slow him down, even if it results in a foul. After Jermaine I get a little bit more nervous, Steisma hasn't been that great, I don't know if Wilcox will play and Bass/KG aren't built for that. So the key to this game is let howard beat you, and nobody else. If the Celtics play great perimeter defense and play a good high low game with KG and Jermaine to tire Howard out they have a chance. I also would attack Howard even though you run the risk of a blocked shot, but if he gets in foul trouble, they will crumble.
Celtics 87-82
Tommy Award: Pietrus