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Celtics (25-55) at Sixers (17-63) Game #81 4/14/14
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Boston Celtics (25-55) at Philadelphia 76ers (17-63)
Regular Season Game #81,  Road Game #41
Monday, April 14, 2014
7:00 PM ET
TV: CSNNE, CSN-PHI, NBA-LP 751(DTV)/751 (Xfinity)
Radio: WBZ, WPEN
Wells Fargo Center




Probable Starters

PG: Phil Pressey.................................. SG: Avery Bradley


C:  Kelly Olynyk


SF: Jeff Green ....................................... PF: Brandon Bass


Celtics Reserves
Joel Anthony
Chris Johnson
Chris Babb


Injuries

Avery Bradley (Achilles) day to day
Keith Bogans (personal) out
Vitor Faverani (knee) out
Gerald Wallace (knee) out
Jared Sullinger (ankle) out
Kris Humphries (knee) out
Rajon Rondo (shin) game time decision
Jerryd Bayless  (knee) out


Probable Starters

PG: James Anderson .................................... SG: Michael Carter-Williams


C:  Henry Sims


SF: Thaddeus Young ...................................... PF: Hollis Thompson

Sixers Reserves
Tony Wroten
Elliot Williams
Jarvis Varnado
James Nunnally
Brendon Davies
Casper Ware
Byron Mullins
Arnett Moultrie

Injuries

Jason Richardson  (knee)  out 
Nerlens Noel (knee) out

Game Notes
As the Celtics visit the Sixers, they are showing that they're not happy just coasting to the finish.  They have won their last two games and will be looking to avenge last week's loss to these same Sixers.  Philly leads the series 2 games to 1. 

The Celtics were without Kris Humphries, Jerryd Bayless, Jared Sullinger and Rajon Rondo when they beat the Cavaliers on Saturday.  All are listed as questionable for this game. If any of them return, it will be interesting to see if Brad Stevens starts the same group as he did on Saturday or goes back to the regular starters.

Philly has the 2nd worst record in the league and will more than likely stay there 2 games behind Milwaukee and 6 games ahead of Orlando.  With their two recent wins, the Celtics are tied with the Lakers, who have lost 7 in a row,  for the 5th spot for the lottery.   They are 1  game behind the Jazz, who have moved up to 4th.  With the Lakers playing the Jazz tonight, one of them has to win and that may shake things up a bit. 

Key Matchups   
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Avery Bradley vs Michael Carter-Williams
Carter-Williams is in the running for rookie of the year. He has been one of the bright spots for the Sixers this season, averaging 16.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

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Jeff Green vs Thaddeus Young
Young is averaging 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Green will need to keep Young from having a big game while also trying to contribute for the Celtics on the offensive end.

Keys to the Game
Defense - As always, defense is key to winning.   The Celtics must keep the Sixers from getting easy points in the paint while also guarding the perimeter. 

Take Care of the Ball - The Celtics tend to turn the ball over way too much. They need to keep their focus and make smart passes and avoid the costly turnovers that almost always lead to a score for the other team.

Rebound - Rebounding is mostly effort and desire and when the Celtics put the effort on the glass it usually shows up in other areas also. They have to rebound on both ends to keep the Sixers from getting second chance points and to give themselves more chances to score.

Be Aggressive - The Celtics need to stay aggressive. They have to be more aggressive going to the hoop and not settling for outside shots, especially if they aren't falling. They have to be aggressive on defense, in going after loose balls, and in going after rebounds. They have to be the team that wants it more.

Run - The Celtics have to run on every possession. Too often they walk the ball up the court. When they run, they get easy shots before the defenses set up. Phil Pressey has been doing a good job of getting the ball up quickly and keeping it moving.  If Rondo comes back, he needs to do the same.  They have to set the pace right from the beginning and keep it up through the final buzzer.

X-Factors
Pride 
Both teams have nothing to play for except pride.  The Celtics organization can accomplish more with a loss but the players and coach want a win.  If they could win with just 8 players,  I have no doubts that they can come up with a win in this one.  The Sixers can't move up in the lottery standings with a loss and so they are playing for pride as well. 
« Last Edit: April 14, 2014, 02:08:41 PM by FLCeltsFan »

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Someone needs to get Thad  Young a really nice gift for still showing up to the games.
At least a goldfish with a Lincoln Log on its back goin' across your floor to your sock drawer has a miraculous connotation to it.

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I'm a little worried about making BOLD PREDICTIONS concerning guys who will miss the game thru injury. Anyway does Joel Anthony have many double doubles? Tonight looks like a good night for him to get one. Chris Babb could have a big scoring night. 20 plus points on at least 12 FGAs? Finally Jeff Green gets into double figures on the boards. Away from predictions I'm just thankful this season is coming to an end. This and one other game and its a wrap. 
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No rondo again?  Cant wait to see the game

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Rondo is back tonight.
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Rondo is back tonight.

Is that official?  You got a link?
DKC Seventy-Sixers:

PG: G. Hill/D. Schroder
SG: C. Lee/B. Hield/T. Luwawu
SF:  Giannis/J. Lamb/M. Kuzminskas
PF:  E. Ilyasova/J. Jerebko/R. Christmas
C:    N. Vucevic/K. Olynyk/E. Davis/C. Jefferson

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DKC Seventy-Sixers:

PG: G. Hill/D. Schroder
SG: C. Lee/B. Hield/T. Luwawu
SF:  Giannis/J. Lamb/M. Kuzminskas
PF:  E. Ilyasova/J. Jerebko/R. Christmas
C:    N. Vucevic/K. Olynyk/E. Davis/C. Jefferson

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Olynyk just flat-out overpowered that guy.  Good to see the aggression, no matter how crappy the opposition.

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Olynyk is looking really good in the high post. I think that's where he's meant to be, so he can take advantage of his shooting, passing, and sneaky ability to get into the lane with his herky jerky style.

Ainge just said that he'll be playing with the Canadian national team this summer as well as with the C's in the summer league. The more basketball the better for him.

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Olynyk just flat-out overpowered that guy.  Good to see the aggression, no matter how crappy the opposition.

TP!  I was just coming to talk about Olynyk.  Granted this is against a terrible team, but I think he would be a really effective and entertaining 6th man who just beats up on the other team's bench.  I mean I think we would laugh at an Olynyk for Bennett trade straight up at this point.

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Wow we are such a terrible team.  I am really starting to think that the 76ers are throwing games here and there intentionally.  I would love it if we lost more, but I don't think we should do so intentionally.  Starting Pressy and Bass is enough of a commitment to draft position that I don't mind it.  However, when our team beats the Cavs and then the 76ers are up like 10 on us a couple nights later it raises some flags for me.  They're running a real offense in this game --- like actual plays and stuff.  I haven't seen them do that since the first 20 games of the season.

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sixers got a nice young nucleaus there.  Wroten is nice.  Wouldnt mind pickin up Sims in the off season.  Pressey serioulsy needs to be our starting PG next year if Rondo leaves...incredible vision! 

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I mean I think we would laugh at an Olynyk for Bennett trade straight up at this point.

I've already turned that down in fantasy ball  ;)

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KO needs to learn how to drive right.  He loves to go left.  Would be a tremendous threat if he could go both ways.