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Chicago Bulls (2-2) at Boston Celtics (2-2)
Tuesday, April 28
7:00 PM ET
Postseason Game 5, Home Game 3
TV: TNT, CSN HD
TD Banknorth Garden Probable Starting Matchups Point Guard vs
Rajon Rondo vs Derrick Rose
Shooting Guard vs
Ray Allen vs Ben Gordon
Small Forward vs
Paul Pierce vs John Salmons
Power Forward vs
Glen Davis vs Tyrus Thomas
Center vs
Kendrick Perkins vs Joakim Noah
Coach: Doc Rivers
Average Age: 26.7
Average Height: 6-6
Average Weight: 222ReservesMikki Moore
Stephon Marbury
Eddie House
Gabe Pruitt
Bill Walker
Tony Allen
Brian Scalabrine
Injuries: Kevin Garnett (knee) out
Leon Powe (knee) out
Coach: Vinny Del Negro
Average Age: 26.0
Average Height: 6-7
Average Weight: 219 ReservesAaron Gray
Kirk Hinrich
Tim Thomas
Lindsey Hunter
Anthony Roberson
Linton Johnson
InjuriesLuol Deng (shin) out
Jerome James (Achilles) out
Ben Gordon (hamstring) probable
Key Matchupsvs
Rajon Rondo vs Derrick Rose
This is still the key matchup between these two teams. Both point guards have been the key player in leading tier teams. As the point guard goes, the team will follow.
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Paul Pierce vs John Salmons
Paul Pierce must pick up his game on both ends of the court. The Celtics need his leadership and his scoring to win this series.
Honorable Mention vs
Ray Allen vs Ben Gordon
With Ben Gordon having a hamstring pull in the last game, Ray needs to go at him and make him work on the defensive end.
Kendrick Perkins vs Joakim Noah
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When Perk went out of the game with 6 fouls, we saw how much we missed him because suddenly, the Celtics couldn't get any stops. Noah has been playing with a lot of energy in this series and Perk will need stay out of foul trouble and anchor the defense.
Keys to the GameDefense
Ball Movement
Rebounding
Limit Turnovers
Focus
X FactorFocus and InstensityAt times in this series, the Celtics have appeared to have neither. They must regain their focus, especially defensively and each player must focus on the team game.