Celtics(27-4) at Kings (7-23) 12/28

[FLCeltsFan]

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Boston Celtics (27-4) at Sacramento Kings (7-23)
Sunday, December 28
9:00 PM ET
Game #32, Road Game #14
TV: CSN CA, CSN HD, NBA LP 754
Arco Arena




Coach: Doc Rivers
Average Age: 26.7
Average Height: 6-6
Average Weight: 222

Probable Starters

PG:  Rajon Rondo  PPG 11.3 RPG 5.00 APG 7.5 EFF + 19.04
SG:  Ray Allen   PPG 18.8 RPG 3.50 APG 2.6 EFF + 17.14
SF:   Paul Pierce   PPG 18.5 RPG 5.80 APG 3.8 EFF + 17.79
PF:   Kevin Garnett   PPG 16.3 RPG 9.10 APG 2.8 EFF + 22.19
C:    Kendrick Perkins   PPG 9.1 RPG 8.50 APG 1.3 EFF + 14.79

Reserves
Tony Allen
Glen Davis
Eddie House
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Brian Scalabrine
Patrick O'Bryant
Sam Cassell

Injuries
Kendrick Perkins (Shoulder)  probable





Coach: Kenny Natt
Average Age: 26.5
Average Height: 6-7
Average Weight: 216


Probable Starters

PG:  Beno Udrih   PPG 11.9 RPG 3.10 APG 5.0 EFF + 12.82
SG:  John Salmons   PPG 20.0 RPG 3.50 APG 3.2 EFF + 17.39
SF:   Francisco Garcia  PPG 12.4 RPG 3.30 APG 1.8 EFF + 11.58 
PF:   Spencer Hawes     PPG 11.4 RPG 7.30 APG 1.6 EFF + 14.45
C:     Brad Miller   PPG 11.3 RPG 7.50 APG 3.5 EFF + 16.42   

Reserves
Mikki Moore
Bobby Jackson
Jason Thompson
Bobby Brown
Donte Greene
Sheldon Williams
Quincy Douby
Kevin Martin
Kenny Thomas

Injuries
Kevin Martin  (ankle)  out
Kenny Thomas  (calf)  out

Key Matchups
  vs 
Ray Allen vs John Salmons
Salmons is the Kings' leading scorer and it will be up to Ray to try to stop him along with hitting his own shots. 

  vs 
The Celtics play best when Rondo is aggressive.  He will need to take it to Udrih while also playing tough defense to keep Udrih from getting his shot off. 

Honorable Mention
Kendrick Perkins vs Brad Miller
Miller is a tough inside player and Perk will need to work on defense to keep him away from dominating in the paint.

Game Notes:
The Celtics are coming off 2 straight losses for the first time this season and would like to avoid a 3 game losing streak.  The Kings have lost 5 in a row but in spite of their record, they can be tough.  They are one of the 5 teams who have beaten the Lakers and so the Celtics can't sleep on them.  Hopefully, the Celtics have gotten their wake up call that they can't just coast through games.  They need to find their defense again and maintain it throughout the game and not just the first 3 quarters.


Connections
Mikki Moore and Brian Scalabrine were teammates in New Jersey
Eddie House played on the Kings in the '02-03 season
Mikki Moore played for the Celtics in the '02-03 season
Kenny Thomas and J.R. Giddens are former New Mexico Lobos

Keys to the Game
Defense from start to finish
Focus
Limit turnovers
Crash the boards

[ACF]

Another thread, another TP.

[FLCeltsFan]

Right back at ya ACF.... You are quick!  Must have been sitting there waiting on the thread LOL

[ACF]

Luck of the draw, I think.
I usually check all the threads
often to see what's new. Plus, I
like to "get here" before Edgar   

[thirstyboots18]

TP!  With the info I pick up from your post I may not convince people I am very knowledable, but at least they think I am awake,     Thanks for helping me appear to be smarter than I am!

[ACF]

Another thread, another TP.

Please remember.

[dark_lord]

i am hoping for a king beatdown tonight.  after the last 2 games, i need a big W.  lets go boys!

[RebusRankin]

What's Perkins's status?

[greg683x]

TP for FL great job as always.

Heres to a nice big convincing win tonight fellas.  I hope everyone had a great holiday.

[greg683x]

What's Perkins's status?

While Perkins is listed as day to day, he expects to return to action tomorrow at Sacramento.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/12/27/perkins_sidelined_by_sore_shoulder/

This is the latest Ive heard.  I think hes gonna be a go, especially since we lost in GS.

[butterbeanlove]

1:30 into the game and Marshall has mentioned that "I've played against this guy" and "I've played against that guy."

Might be time to switch to Grande and Max here...

[xmuscularghandix]

let's start the new streak.

[xmuscularghandix]

nice pass BBD.

[dark_lord]

we are so much better with perk

[celticinorlando]

perk look ok? i am stuck in ohio where we only get the stupid cavs