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Boston Celtics (8-2) at Milwaukee Bucks (5-5)
Saturday November 15
8:30 PM ET
Regular Season Game #11, Road Game #5
TV: CSN HD, FSN Wisc, NBA LP 757
Bradley Center Coach: Doc Rivers
Average Age: 26.6
Average Height: 6-6
Average Weight: 222Probable Starters PG: Rajon Rondo PPG 8.2 RPG 3.90 APG 6.7 EFF + 12.89
SG: Ray Allen PPG 8.2 RPG 3.90 APG 6.7 EFF + 12.89
SF: Paul Pierce PPG 20.4 RPG 7.40 APG 3.7 EFF + 19.11
PF: Kevin Garnett PPG 16.4 RPG 10.20 APG 1.9 EFF + 20.11
C: Kendrick Perkins PPG 5.8 RPG 7.40 BPG 2.2 EFF + 11.00
ReservesTony Allen
Glen Davis
JR Giddens
Eddie House
Leon Powe
Gabe Pruitt
Brian Scalabrine
Patrick O'Bryant
Bill Walker
Sam Cassell
Injuries: None
Coach: Scott Skiles
Average Age: 27.5
Average Height: 6-7
Average Weight: 220Probable Starters PG: Luke Ridnour PPG 10.6 RPG 4.40 APG 5.4 EFF + 11.00
SG: Charlie Bell PPG 6.8 RPG 1.30 APG 2.6 EFF + 5.67
SF: Richard Jefferson PPG 18.4 RPG 5.70 APG 3.2 EFF + 16.89
PF: Luc Mbah a Moute PPG 9.3 RPG 6.30 APG 0.9 EFF + 12.33
C; Andrew Bogut PPG 10.1 RPG 10.00 APG 1.7 EFF + 15.89
ReservesMalik Allen
Charlie Villanueva
Ramon Sessions
Dan Gadzuric
Francisco Elson
Joe Alexander
Tyronn Lue
Austin Croshere
Damon Jones
Injuries Michael Redd (ankle) day to day
Charlie Villanueva (hamstring) day to day
Key Matchups vs
Paul Pierce and Richard Jefferson have had many battles over the years when RJ was in New Jersey. In their last meeting in Boston Pierce got the better of the matchup with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to 20 points 5 rebounds and 2 assists for Jefferson.
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In the last meeting between these two, it ended fairly evenly with Rondo scoring 8 points to 12 for Ridnour, but he also had 8 assists to 4 for Ridnour and 3 steals to 1 for Ridnour. Rondo has a quickness advantage, but Ridnour can hit the open show and so Rondo needs to stay on him defensively.
Honorable MentionKevin Garnett vs Luc Mbah a Moute
Denver's second round draft pick has been opening a lot of eyes and with the injury to Charlie Villanueva has moved into the starting lineup. This should be an interesting matchup on both sides. Mbah a Moute is young and athletic and a good defender and KG is in a league of his own and will be looking to school the rookie.
Game Notes:The Celtics evened the all-time series between the clubs at 88 wins each with their 101-89 win over the Bucks in Boston.
The Bucks are one of the leaders in forcing opponents' turnovers with an average of 16.1 forced turnovers per game. Since the Celtics are one of the worst teams at turning the ball over (29th in the league) this could be a concern.
Both teams are playing in the second of back to back games and both had to travel since the Bucks played in Memphis the night before so neither will have an advantage in that area. The Celtics are coming off a loss and the Bucks off an overtime win.
Keys to the Game Limit Turnovers
No Let Up
Crash the Boards
Guard the Perimeter