Depth Chart
The Celtics are playing the Pacers and enemy number 1 this year David West. The Pacers have a 4-2 record and the Celtics have a 4-3 record. The Celtics have won 4 straight since Paul Pierce returned, yes, they haven't played anyone worth while however, wins are wins.
This game does scare me a little bit as Indiana has a lot of quality big men in Hansbrough, my son Roy Hibbert and David West. West is averaging 12 and 7 this year. I hope KG, Jermaine, Bass, Wilcox, and Steimsma are rearing to go because they are going to have tough match ups defensively.
If Ray Allen plays (he's recovering from the flu) I like our front court against their front court. Collison is good, but if Rondo is smart defensively and not gamble too much and then goes at him defensively, he can be had. Ray Allen can just run Paul George out of the gym.
The match up of the game is Paul Pierce vs Danny Granger. Danny is a tough kid, and he can score in bunches. His weakness is his defense, which Paul will take advantage of for sure. If he makes Danny work defensively that will do wonders for the Celtics.
The Celtics need to stay aggressive and push the tempo offensively.
Score: Celtics 95-91
Tommy Award: Paul Pierce