Sixers (4-1) at Celtics (3-4) 10/21

[FLCeltsFan]

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Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) at Boston Celtics (3-4)
Preseason Game #8, Home Game #3
Sunday, October 21, 2012
7:30 PM ET
TV:  CSNNE, CSN-P, NBA-LP (DTV 751)
TD Garden


Probable Starting Matchups
Point Guard
vs
Rajon Rondo vs Jrue Holiday

Shooting Guard
vs
Jason Terry vs Jason Richardson

Small Forward
at
Paul Pierce vs Evan Turner

Power Forward
vs
Jared Sullinger vs Thaddeus Young

Center
at
Kevin Garnett vs Lavoy Allen



Celtics Reserves
Brandon Bass
Jason Collins
Micah Downs
Jeff Green
Kris Joseph
Rob Kurz
Courtney Lee
Fab Melo
Darko Milicic
Leandro Barbosa

Injuries
Chris Wilcox (back) day to day
Avery Bradley (shoulders) out
Paul Pierce (ankle) probable
Brandon Bass (knee) probable
Darko Milicic (wrist)  probable




Sixers Reserves
Damien Wilkins
Spencer Hawes
Nick Young
Maalik Wayns
Arnett Moultrie
Dan Gadzuric
Jason Richardson
Devin Searcy
Dorell Wright
Royal Ivey

Injuries
Andrew Bynum (knee) out
Kwame Brown (calf)  questionable

Game Notes
The Celtics have reached their final preseason game and after sitting out Pierce, KG, Bass, and Darko on Saturday against the Knicks, they will probably all play in this game, even if only for limited minutes.   It was rumored that we may see Leandro Barbosa get a few minutes in this game as well. 

In the first meeting between these two teams,  The Celtics played everyone except KG and Philly played everyone except Bynum and Brown who were out with injuries, and still are, for that matter.   The Sixers blew out the Celtics 107-75.  The Celtics have avenged earlier losses to both the Knicks and the Nets and now will be looking to do the same to the Sixers. 

I'm sure that, as with every game this preseason, there will be roster changes between now and the game.    With this being the final game to tune up a few things, I expect everyone to play, but then again, why risk an injury in a meaningless game. 

[aporel#18]

TP, as always great job with the game preview.

Go Celtics!!

[CelticSooner]

Will be interesting to see Barbosa tonight. It would be nice if he is able to run the second unit.

[hpantazo]

Will be interesting to see Barbosa tonight. It would be nice if he is able to run the second unit.

I read that he can't play tonight because he is still awaiting visa paperwork.

[FLCeltsFan]

No Barbosa tonight as he's still waiting on paperwork. but he's in Boston and working out with the team.


No Darko.  They are still being cautious with his wrist but should be able to practice with the team this week and be ready for season opener.

[Who]

Good matchup between Sullinger and Thaddeus Young. Nice to see if Sully can take advantage of T.Young in the low post as a shot-creator.

[CelticSooner]

Will be interesting to see Barbosa tonight. It would be nice if he is able to run the second unit.

I read that he can't play tonight because he is still awaiting visa paperwork.

I saw this after posting. Oh well

[hpantazo]

Wow, Pierce at the 2, Green at the 3 tonight. This should be interesting.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Interesting starting lineup

Rondo-Pierce-Green-Bass-KG

[BudweiserCeltic]

OK, we're playing big... and we shoot 2 long jumpers...

[Who]

I'd like to see them post up Jason Richardson. I don't think he can defend Pierce or Green in the low post.

[BudweiserCeltic]

I'd like to see them post up Jason Richardson. I don't think he can defend Pierce or Green in the low post.

It's been a complete misuse of the unit. Both Green and Pierce should be posting up.

[hpantazo]

Wow, Jeff Green looks great so far on both ends of the floor.

[vinnie]

My God, this team and turnovers.

[MJohnnyboy]

Im hoping Greens amazing play continues when it counts. So far, amazing.