Matchups After The Trade

by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2008 8:41 AM EST in Boston Celtics Articles

Detroit has a new linup which should be interesting to watch. They'll still be getting a feel for each other but the Celtics will also still be getting a feel for how to defend them.

Rondo likely gets the nod to cover Iverson. He matches up well on speed, but it isn't fair to ask any one person to stop him, so help will matter.

Ray Allen probably stays on Rip Hamilton as they play their running off of screens dance.

Pierce and Prince match up well. Prince's game has improved in the last few years but so has Paul's defensive game.

Amir Johnson and Jason Maxiell are young and improving, but they don't have much hope of getting the better of KG.

Sheed provides a tough guard for Perkins if only because he spends a lot of time on the perimeter. Still, KG can switch out on him, especially when Leon or Baby are in the game.

So how do you think this team matches up after the trade?

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at least we won’t have to worry about McDyess, but Stuckey should be a challenge as usual for the 2nd unit

by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2008 8:59 AM EST reply actions

it is a great test for both teams. It should be a hard fought game, with Detroit’s crowd playing a major role today but we will finally win this one because of the motivation and because we are simply better ;)

by greenwise on Nov 9, 2008 9:15 AM EST reply actions

like ai says in today’s globe, detroit is tough and so are the c’s. we need a big game from powe who is tough and how about making our free throws. the game will be won or lost at the line.

by nazzbo on Nov 9, 2008 9:40 AM EST reply actions

detroit has all the motivation they need to beat us today; Iverson wants to win in his first home game as a piston and the pistons want revenge for game 6 and the playoffs in general. IF we were to beat them on their home court it would be a crushing loss for them. I like the position we’re in since we’re expected to lose this game. the upside of winning it would be huge

by Red2 on Nov 9, 2008 9:49 AM EST reply actions

A few months later and both teams match up differently. Detroit has more offense and less defense now then last year. The Celtics do not have the versatile veteran Posey. Anything can happen when talented teams play each other but the C’s defense is doing well now and that will keep them in every game with the current team they have now.

by CelticsWin on Nov 9, 2008 9:54 AM EST reply actions

Detroit was better with Billups, although they’re still a good team. Their second unit is dangerous: Stuckey, Maxiell, Hermann and Johnson can play. But they’ll miss Lindsay Hunter.

by Brickowski on Nov 9, 2008 10:37 AM EST reply actions

As for AI

I worry about Rondo on AI, simply because after you get past how even they are in terms of quickness, AI’s smarts take over. I worry about AI driving all over Rondo and getting him into early foul trouble. If Rondo picks up two quickies, we’re in trouble.

by Big_Easy on Nov 9, 2008 12:42 PM EST reply actions

Could this be the coming out game for Pruitt? (probably not)

If Rondo does get into foul trouble, perhaps Pruitt will get a chance to play defense against Iverson.

by no kidding on Nov 9, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions

Detroit were a tougher matchup before the trade.

by Who on Nov 9, 2008 5:15 PM EST reply actions

Celts, if they make their free throws

Both Rondo and Perk are looking better than last year. Perk’s blocks are a streak or an arrival of his game? Our bench rotation is solid and Eddie is due to break out. Stuckey and Maxiel (and maybe Johnson) real tributes to Dumars. He and Danny have the same very keen eyes for talent.
I believe what I’ve read from others. Rondo matches up better with AI than with Billups.

by Wildblu1 on Nov 9, 2008 5:59 PM EST reply actions

Don't expect this next time

but clearly AI wasn’t a factor tonight

once they figure out how to use him best (let him shoot a lot) they’ll be more trouble than tonight – maybe not enough trouble to knock us off, but anything would be better than tonight

so far 0-2 for the AI Era

by Jeff Clark on Nov 9, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions