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New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (1-1)
Preseason Game #3 – Home Game #1
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 7:30pm ET
TV: Comcast Sportsnet, MSG, NBA-LP (DTV 751)
Radio: WEEI (93.7FM)
XL Center, Hartford, CTProbable Starters PG
SG
SF
PF
C
PG: Rajon Rondo
SG: Jason Terry
SF: Paul Pierce
PF: Jared Sullinger
C: Kevin Garnett
ReservesBrandon Bass
Dionte Christmas
Jason Collins
Micah Downs
Jeff Green
Kris Joseph
Rob Kurz
Courtney Lee
Fab Melo
Darko Milicic
Jamar Smith
Injuries Chris Wilcox (back) day to day
Micah Downs (shoulder) day to day
Avery Bradley (shoulders) out
Probable StartersPG
SG
SF
PF
C
PG: Raymond Felton
SG: Mychel Thompson
SF: Carmelo Anthony
PF: Kurt Thomas
C: Tyson Chandler
ReservesJR Smith
Steve Novak
Jason Kidd
Henry Simms
John Shurna
Pablo Prigioni
Chris Copeland
Oscar Bellfield
InjuriesRonnie Brewer (MCL) out
Marcus Camby (calf) out
Iman Shumpert (ACL) out
Chris Smith (patella) out
Amare Stoudemire (knee) questionable
Rasheed Wallace (out of shape) questionable
James White (hamstring) questionable
Key Matchups vs
This is always a fun matchup to watch. Although both are listed as starting, I expect both to play 24 minutes or less.
vs
Kevin Garnett vs Tyson Chandler
KG vs anyone is a fun matchup to watch. As with Pierce and Melo, I don't expect either player to be on the floor for big minutes.
Things to Watch 1. How are the new guys playing
2. How is Sully playing against bigger NBA competition
3. Is the pick and roll defense improving
4. Who plays back up point?