Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 28, 2010 14:24:03 GMT -5
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New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (1-1)
Friday, October 29
7:30 PM ET
Game #5, Home Game #2
TV: CSNNE, MSG, LP 757/758
Radio: WEEI
TD Garden
Probable Starters
PG Rajon Rondo 11 PPG 13 APG 2.5 SPG
SG Ray Allen 16 PPG 2.5 APG .385 3P%
SF Paul Pierce 16 PPG 5.5 RPG 2.5 APG
PF Kevin Garnett 9.5 PPG 12.5 RPG 0.5 BPG
C Shaquille O'Neal 8 PPG 4.5 RPG 0.5 BPG
Boston Bench Mob
Marquis Daniels
Glen Davis
Luke Harangody
Nate Robinson
Von Wafer
Jermaine O'Neal
Semih Erden
Delonte West (Suspended)
Injured
Kendrick Perkins (knee) out
Avery Bradley (ankle) questionable
Probable Starters
PG Raymond Felton 15 PPG 6 APG 1 SPG
SG Landry Fields 11 PPG 0 APG .500 3P%
SF Danilo Gallinari 12 PPG 6 RPG 1 BPG
PF Amar'e Stoudamire 19 PPG 10 RPG 2 BPG
C Timofey Mosgov 0 PPG 3 RPG 0 BPG
Knicks Bench
Shawne Williams
Bill Walker
Andy Rautins
Ronny Turiaf
Roger Mason Jr
Toney Douglas
Wilson Chandler
Injuries
Anthony Randolph (ankle) out
Kelenna Azubuike (knee) out
Eddie Curry (hamstring) questionable
Team Connections
Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers played for New York from 1992-95 a Amar’e Stoudemire and Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal were teammates in Phoenix for 2007-09
Knicks coaches Mike D’Antoni, Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni coached the duo during the 2007-08 season
Ray Allen authored one of the “50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden” with his game-winning jumper in the 1996 Big East Tournament Championship
Knicks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson (1986-90) and Celtics assistant coach Kevin Eastman (1973-77) played their college ball at the University of Richmond. Both served as team captains and rank in the top 10 in school history in assists
Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics guard Marquis Daniels for the Pacers Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics forward Jermaine O’Neal for the Pacers
O‟Neal spent eight seasons with the Pacers and Walsh
Celtics guard Nate Robinson spent four seasons with the Knicks 2005-10
Nate Robinson and Rajon Rondo were both drafted by the Suns and traded on draft night
Bill Walker was drafted by the Celtics and played 2 seasons in Boston
Danilo Gallinari and Celtics forward Paul Pierce were both participants in the 2010 NBA 3-Point Shootout which Pierce won and Gallinari finished in a three-way tie for fourth place
Mike D’Antoni coached Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo during 2010 training camp for Team USA
Kelenna Azubuike was teammates with Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo at the University of Kentucky for one season (2004-05)….
Celtics guard Von Wafer played for Knicks Summer League team in 2008
Key Matchups
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Kevin Garnett vs Amar'e Stoudamire
This is a good matchup between two of the top power forwards in the league. KG must limit Amar'e's scoring, but more importantly, he also has to limit him on the glass.
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Rajon Rondo vs Raymond Felton
As Rondo goes so go the Celtics. He needs to be aggressive and keep the offense moving. D'Antoni likes his team to get up and down the court quickly. If Rondo can prevent Felton from bringing the ball up quickly it will go a long way toward slowing down the Knicks.
Key off the Bench
Glen Davis 13.5 PPG 5 RPG 0.5 BPG
Wilson Chandler 22 PP 8 RPG 2 APG
Game Notes
This is the 1st of 4 meetings between these two teams. Both teams had Thursday off. The Knicks are playing in the first game of a back to back set with their home opener on Saturday. The Celtics won't play again until Tuesday. Last year, the Celtics won the series 3-1 vs the Knicks. The Celtics also won both of their meetings in the preseason.
The Celtics will be at home and looking to bounce back from their loss to the Cavaliers while the Knicks will be looking to build momentum after a win in their first game over the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics shouldn't make the same mistake twice in a row and should not take the Knicks for granted.
New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (1-1)
Friday, October 29
7:30 PM ET
Game #5, Home Game #2
TV: CSNNE, MSG, LP 757/758
Radio: WEEI
TD Garden
Probable Starters
PG Rajon Rondo 11 PPG 13 APG 2.5 SPG
SG Ray Allen 16 PPG 2.5 APG .385 3P%
SF Paul Pierce 16 PPG 5.5 RPG 2.5 APG
PF Kevin Garnett 9.5 PPG 12.5 RPG 0.5 BPG
C Shaquille O'Neal 8 PPG 4.5 RPG 0.5 BPG
Boston Bench Mob
Marquis Daniels
Glen Davis
Luke Harangody
Nate Robinson
Von Wafer
Jermaine O'Neal
Semih Erden
Delonte West (Suspended)
Injured
Kendrick Perkins (knee) out
Avery Bradley (ankle) questionable
Probable Starters
PG Raymond Felton 15 PPG 6 APG 1 SPG
SG Landry Fields 11 PPG 0 APG .500 3P%
SF Danilo Gallinari 12 PPG 6 RPG 1 BPG
PF Amar'e Stoudamire 19 PPG 10 RPG 2 BPG
C Timofey Mosgov 0 PPG 3 RPG 0 BPG
Knicks Bench
Shawne Williams
Bill Walker
Andy Rautins
Ronny Turiaf
Roger Mason Jr
Toney Douglas
Wilson Chandler
Injuries
Anthony Randolph (ankle) out
Kelenna Azubuike (knee) out
Eddie Curry (hamstring) questionable
Team Connections
Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers played for New York from 1992-95 a Amar’e Stoudemire and Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal were teammates in Phoenix for 2007-09
Knicks coaches Mike D’Antoni, Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni coached the duo during the 2007-08 season
Ray Allen authored one of the “50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden” with his game-winning jumper in the 1996 Big East Tournament Championship
Knicks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson (1986-90) and Celtics assistant coach Kevin Eastman (1973-77) played their college ball at the University of Richmond. Both served as team captains and rank in the top 10 in school history in assists
Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics guard Marquis Daniels for the Pacers Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics forward Jermaine O’Neal for the Pacers
O‟Neal spent eight seasons with the Pacers and Walsh
Celtics guard Nate Robinson spent four seasons with the Knicks 2005-10
Nate Robinson and Rajon Rondo were both drafted by the Suns and traded on draft night
Bill Walker was drafted by the Celtics and played 2 seasons in Boston
Danilo Gallinari and Celtics forward Paul Pierce were both participants in the 2010 NBA 3-Point Shootout which Pierce won and Gallinari finished in a three-way tie for fourth place
Mike D’Antoni coached Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo during 2010 training camp for Team USA
Kelenna Azubuike was teammates with Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo at the University of Kentucky for one season (2004-05)….
Celtics guard Von Wafer played for Knicks Summer League team in 2008
Key Matchups
vs
Kevin Garnett vs Amar'e Stoudamire
This is a good matchup between two of the top power forwards in the league. KG must limit Amar'e's scoring, but more importantly, he also has to limit him on the glass.
vs
Rajon Rondo vs Raymond Felton
As Rondo goes so go the Celtics. He needs to be aggressive and keep the offense moving. D'Antoni likes his team to get up and down the court quickly. If Rondo can prevent Felton from bringing the ball up quickly it will go a long way toward slowing down the Knicks.
Key off the Bench
Glen Davis 13.5 PPG 5 RPG 0.5 BPG
Wilson Chandler 22 PP 8 RPG 2 APG
Game Notes
This is the 1st of 4 meetings between these two teams. Both teams had Thursday off. The Knicks are playing in the first game of a back to back set with their home opener on Saturday. The Celtics won't play again until Tuesday. Last year, the Celtics won the series 3-1 vs the Knicks. The Celtics also won both of their meetings in the preseason.
The Celtics will be at home and looking to bounce back from their loss to the Cavaliers while the Knicks will be looking to build momentum after a win in their first game over the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics shouldn't make the same mistake twice in a row and should not take the Knicks for granted.