Celtics (8-2) at Bucks (5-5) 11/15

[FLCeltsFan]

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Boston Celtics (8-2) at Milwaukee Bucks (5-5)
Saturday November 15
8:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #11, Road Game #5
TV:  CSN HD, FSN Wisc, NBA LP 757
Bradley Center



Coach: Doc Rivers
Average Age: 26.6
Average Height: 6-6
Average Weight: 222

Probable Starters

PG:  Rajon Rondo  PPG 8.2 RPG 3.90 APG 6.7 EFF + 12.89
SG:  Ray Allen   PPG 8.2 RPG 3.90 APG 6.7 EFF + 12.89
SF:  Paul Pierce   PPG 20.4 RPG 7.40 APG 3.7 EFF + 19.11
PF:  Kevin Garnett   PPG 16.4 RPG 10.20 APG 1.9 EFF + 20.11
C:    Kendrick Perkins    PPG 5.8 RPG 7.40 BPG  2.2 EFF + 11.00


Reserves
Tony Allen
Glen Davis
JR Giddens
Eddie House
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Brian Scalabrine
Patrick O'Bryant
Bill Walker
Sam Cassell 
 
Injuries:
None 




Coach: Scott Skiles
Average Age: 27.5
Average Height: 6-7
Average Weight: 220

Probable Starters

PG:  Luke Ridnour     PPG 10.6 RPG 4.40 APG 5.4 EFF + 11.00
SG:  Charlie Bell    PPG 6.8 RPG 1.30 APG 2.6 EFF + 5.67
SF:   Richard Jefferson    PPG 18.4 RPG 5.70 APG 3.2 EFF + 16.89
PF:   Luc  Mbah a Moute   PPG 9.3 RPG 6.30 APG 0.9 EFF + 12.33
C;    Andrew Bogut   PPG 10.1 RPG 10.00 APG 1.7 EFF + 15.89

Reserves
Malik Allen
Charlie Villanueva 
Ramon Sessions
Dan Gadzuric
Francisco Elson
Joe Alexander
Tyronn Lue
Austin Croshere
Damon Jones

Injuries
Michael Redd (ankle) day to day
Charlie Villanueva (hamstring) day to day

Key Matchups
  vs 
Paul Pierce and Richard Jefferson have had many battles over the years when RJ was in New Jersey.  In their last meeting in Boston Pierce got the better of the matchup with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to 20 points 5 rebounds and 2 assists for Jefferson. 

  vs 
In the last meeting between these two, it ended fairly evenly with Rondo scoring 8 points to 12 for Ridnour, but he also had 8 assists to 4 for Ridnour and 3 steals to 1 for Ridnour.   Rondo has a quickness advantage, but Ridnour can hit the open show and so Rondo needs to stay on him defensively. 

Honorable Mention
Kevin Garnett vs Luc Mbah a Moute
Denver's second round draft pick has been opening a lot of eyes and with the injury to Charlie Villanueva has moved into the starting lineup.  This should be an interesting matchup on both sides.  Mbah a Moute is young and athletic and a good defender and KG is in a league of his own and will be looking to school the rookie. 

Game Notes:
The Celtics evened the all-time series between the clubs at 88 wins each with their 101-89 win over the Bucks in Boston.

The Bucks are one of the leaders in forcing opponents' turnovers with an average of 16.1 forced turnovers per game.  Since the Celtics are one of the worst teams at turning the ball over (29th in the league)  this could be a concern. 

Both teams are playing in the second of back to back games and both had to travel since the Bucks played in Memphis the night before so neither will have an advantage in that area.   The Celtics are coming off a loss and the Bucks off an overtime win. 


Keys to the Game
Limit Turnovers
No Let Up
Crash the Boards
Guard the Perimeter

[makaveli]

I think one of the keys is being consistent for atleast 35-40 minutes. Last 4 games and most games this season have been up an down like a roller coaster 

[Celtic]

I expect the C's to come out very hungry tonight, I almost feel bad for the Bucks, it's gonna be a blowout.

[thecaptain34]

I expect the C's to come out very hungry tonight, I almost feel bad for the Bucks, it's gonna be a blowout.

Lol...

[Cman]

let's just not get off to another slow start....

[thecaptain34]

Wow. KG, I dont know. the coaching staff constantly say "too many jumpshots" yet all he does is shoot jumpshots.

Scratch that...if he's just gonna miss layups forget it..Go Up strong big fella!

[Hoyo de Monterrey]

I know the Cs are probably tired, but without Redd I'm sorry 4 of these 5 starters are not even close to their Celtics counterpart, and even Perkins-Bogut is not that far apart. This should be a big win.

Don't like Scal this early. I understand he's probably not that tired, but let's be honest there's a strong reason why.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Much better game for Rondo so far. He's running the offense from inside the 3point line more often.

[Cman]

scalabrine.  the difference maker.

[thecaptain34]

I know the Cs are probably tired, but without Redd I'm sorry 4 of these 5 starters are not even close to their Celtics counterpart, and even Perkins-Bogut is not that far apart. This should be a big win.

Don't like Scal this early. I understand he's probably not that tired, but let's be honest there's a strong reason why.

I dont see us blowing anyone out playing like we have been

[Hoyo de Monterrey]

I know the Cs are probably tired, but without Redd I'm sorry 4 of these 5 starters are not even close to their Celtics counterpart, and even Perkins-Bogut is not that far apart. This should be a big win.

Don't like Scal this early. I understand he's probably not that tired, but let's be honest there's a strong reason why.

I dont see us blowing anyone out playing like we have been

Unfortunately I agree.

[thecaptain34]

Hahahaha...wow....
what is wrong with this **** team

[Casperian]

Hahahaha...wow....
what is wrong with this **** team

The Celtics lead, what do you mean?

[xChopsx]

nice shot powee

[thecaptain34]

Hahahaha...wow....
what is wrong with this **** team

The Celtics lead, what do you mean?

They lead just barely against a lousy team decimated by injuries and still dont look sharp