C's Look to Bounce Back At MSG

by CelticBalla32 on Feb 6, 2009 5:15 PM EST

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks, Feb 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST

41-10 @ 21-27
Friday, February 6, 2009
7:30 pm ET
Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)

Last night, the C's unfortunately dropped another game to last year's NBA Finals opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers. Phil Jackson's club ended a large Celtic winning streak for the second time this season with a 110-109 overtime victory at the Garden, in a thoroughly intense battle. However, that game is a thing of the past. The loss is behind us all, and there is still plenty of schedule to tackle.

Up next is a division rival in the New York Knicks, at the other Garden. The more famous Garden, at that, which has hosted a pair of historical performances this week. On Monday, Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a 126-117 victory with Madison Square Garden's all-time high for points scored in a single game, 61. Two nights later, LeBron James helped Cleveland to a five-point edge with a filling line of 52 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds.

Will "The Truth" join the fun tonight?

Projected Starters
PG SG SF PF C

Team Leaders
PPG: Paul Pierce (19.4)
RPG: Kevin Garnett (9.0)
APG: Rajon Rondo (8.2)
SPG: Rajon Rondo (2.1)
BPG: Kendrick Perkins (1.8)

Projected Starters
PG SG SF PF C

Team Leaders
PPG: Al Harrington (21.1)
RPG: David Lee (11.7)
APG: Chris Duhon (8.0)
SPG: Nate Robinson (1.5)
BPG: Wilson Chandler (0.8)

Key Matchup

	Pts	Reb	Ast
2008 - Rajon Rondo	11.3	5.0	8.2

	Pts	Reb	Ast
2008 - Chris Duhon	12.5	3.8	8.0

Injury Report
Brian Scalabrine (concussion - out)
Eddy Curry (sore knee - out)
Stephon Marbury (no explanation needed)
Jerome James (ruptured Achilles tendon - out)

Keys to Victory

Transition Defense
Control the Glass
Dig Deep For Second Wind

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Nice Job

nice job balla, long time no see.

by Champzilla on Feb 6, 2009 5:37 PM EST reply actions

Phil Jackson gets credit for another irrelevant thing

If he stopped short they’d have to pull his nose out of Willis Reeds/Jordans/ Kobe’s butt. Man is a leech and always will be, your not Red Jackson get it in your head already. Also did the Lakers throw confetti and get drunk in the locker room after they won last night since it was the equivalent of winning the championship?

by Scalablob990 on Feb 6, 2009 5:39 PM EST reply actions

Yes, yes they did.

Time to move on

by TheAncientRivalry on Feb 6, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions

Bouncing back tonight

I think the Celtics will take care of the Knicks tonight to get back on track.

by BetFirms Jack on Feb 6, 2009 6:06 PM EST reply actions

I can't believe the NBA bothered to take away LBJ's triple double.

by wondahbap on Feb 6, 2009 6:13 PM EST reply actions

I know

Lebron is the best player in the league, Stern probably doesn’t want him to win MVP.

by Champzilla on Feb 6, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

lolwut, sorry but Stern loves Lebron, he’s been the most hyped basketball player this decade.

by Fundefined on Feb 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions

come on celtics!

by hiro on Feb 6, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions

Bounce Back?

Bouncing Back against the Knicks after losing to the Lakers in overtime is like bouncing back off the bar room wall after getting clocked in the face by your worst enemy. In other words – the wall is no comfort (and yes I know by experience)

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Feb 6, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions

cbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaala

nice to see you writing again – remember lessons are free from me anytime – hehehehe

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Feb 6, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions

Back to Back and Height

Well back to back games after a OT loss and the Flu not an easy task. If we are not going to get anyone else to play on the Celtics we need more height and it would be nice to see we had more height then the team we are playing against at certain times. Play O’Bryant with KG 5-8 minutes a game, it is a long season and worth a try maybe it might work or maybe not?. Anyone can be a much better player when playing with KG. Also play Powe or Baby, Perk, Eddie, Paul and Tony play when the 2nd unit is mismatched in height.

by CelticsWin on Feb 6, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions