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Boston Celtics (3-1) at New York Knicks (1-1)
Wednesday, October 13
7:30 PM ET
Preseason Game 5
TV: MSG, CSNNE, NBA-LP 751/752
Radio: WEEI
Madison Square Garden 
RosterRay Allen
Avery Bradley
Marquis Daniels
Glen Davis
Semih Erden
Kevin Garnett
Luke Harangody
Stephane Lasme
Jermaine O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal
Kendrick Perkins
Paul Pierce
Nate Robinson
Rajon Rondo
Von Wafer
Delonte West
Mario West
RosterRaymond Felton
Wilson Chandler
Danilo Gallinari
Amar'e Stourdamire
Ronny Turiaf
Roger Mason, Jr
Anthony Randolph
Timofey Mozgov
Bill Walker
Tony Douglas
Landry Fields
Andy Rautins
Shawne Williams
Patrick Ewing, Jr
Kelenna Azubuike
Eddy Curry
Team ConnectionsCeltics Head Coach Doc Rivers played three seasons for New York from 1992-93 - 1994-95
Amar’e Stoudemire and Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal were teammates in Phoenix for parts of two seasons (2007-09)
Knicks coaches Mike D’Antoni, Phil Weber and Dan D’Antoni coached the duo during the 2007-08 season
Ray Allen authored one of the “50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square Garden” with his game-winning jumper in the 1996 Big East Tournament Championship
Knicks assistant coach Kenny Atkinson (1986-90) and Celtics assistant coach Kevin Eastman (1973-77) played their college ball at the University of Richmond
Knicks GM Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics guard Marquis Daniels for the Pacers in a 2006 trade that sent Austin Croshere to Dallas
Donnie Walsh acquired Celtics forward Jermaine O’Neal for the Pacers in a trade from the Portland Trailblazers on Aug. 31, 2000
Celtics guard Nate Robinson spent four seasons with the Knicks (2005-2006 – 2009-2010), after being traded to the team on draft night in 2005 from the Phoenix Suns.
On February 18, 2010, Nate Robinson was traded to the Boston Celtics along with Marcus Landry in exchange for Bill Walker, Eddie House, and J. R. Giddens.
Bill Walker played 37 career games over two seasons with Bosto
Danilo Gallinari and Celtics forward Paul Pierce were both participants in the 2010 NBA 3-Point Shootout. Pierce won the event, Gallinari finished in a three-way tie for fourth place
Mike D’Antoni coached Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo during 2010 training camp for Team USA
Kelenna Azubuike was teammates with Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo at the University of Kentucky for one season (2004-05)
Celtics guard Von Wafer played for Knicks Summer League team in 2008
Game Notes The Celtics make their first trip this season to visit their division rivals, the New York Knicks. Both teams have a different look than they did when they met last season. The Knicks have added Amar'e Stoudamire and should be an improved team this season with him.
Again, it is hard to predict who will play and who won't in preseason games so it is hard to list starting lineups or probable matchups. This is the second of back to back games for the Celtics and the Knicks haven't played since October 6 when they beat the Wolves over in Europe. Doc sat out the top 6 players in last night's game in Philly and so we will likely see most of the veterans play in this one.
Doc has said that he will be taking a look at different lineups in this game and wants to see Jermaine O'Neal with the starting lineup and Big Baby and KG playing together especially. Doc will also continue evaluating the players who are on the bubble as he contemplates the two cuts he has to make to pare the roster down to 15.
Shaq will probably sit out this game with his balky hips and Delonte may also continue to rest his sore back. Avery Bradley reported some soreness and swelling in his ankle after last night's premiere and so may sit out as well.
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