Hawks (16-10) at Celtics (20-4) 12/16

[paul]

Nate will be great, and his performance might help Rondo see that he really does need to score more.

Gotta say, Rondo's website is kindof awful.  I swear, some of these NBA stars need better media advice!  Rondo's site is glitzy, probably too glitzy, and I think it comes off way too self-obsessed.

Hope Rondo gets healthy soon... 

[celticinorlando]

No worries about Nate. he has proven he plays well with the first unit. I am worried about what we have off the bench. seems ray and PP's minutes will increase now.

[celticinorlando]

my guess is we see PP or Ray on the court at all times....daniels, von getting more burn

[celticinorlando]

little changes for the hawks:

On Boston’s side, Rondo says he’s in despite a balky ankle. (Update: Celtics GM Danny Ainge says Rondo to miss “weeks” with injury.) Shaq says he’s out. Even if Shaq plays, L.D. said plans to send out the big lineup with Twin at center.

“I want to play Al at the four,” Drew said. “The rookie [Semih Erden] is real long. I like the matchup better moving Smoove to three and Marvin to two; it gives us an advantage on the offensive end. We will match up Smoove on Pierce [to] put a little length on him to see if that bothers him. We will try to do some thing offensively with Allen having to defend Marvin. See if we can create an advantage size-wise with that.”


Marvin williams on Ray will be interesting...although i think Ray will run him ragged. Not so sure Josh Smith on PP is a good idea

[Mike-Dub]

With Crawford and Johnson out we should be able to take this game fairly easy.

[GreenFaith1819]

TP to FLCeltsFan and thanks!

Looking to continue the streak. ATL is another tough opponent, but I like what we are doing right now. Celtics are in a groove.

[angryguy77]

So who has better hands....Erden or Perk?

[USG]

Wow! That was loud!

Now he just has to learn how to REBOUND.

[JHTruth]

I just can't take much more of Semih. I realize he's doing the best he can, but holy caow he sucks.

As I say it he somehow manages to handle the ball and get a dunk..

[snively]

Robinson with a rough start.

[angryguy77]

Steve kerr, you can stop talking now. Pretend Mchale is MJ and let him do all the work.   Just like the old days.

[vinnie]

It will be an absolute miracle if the Celts win this game tonight. They have a total of 6 actual NBA players available -- I don't put Semih, Bradly nor Harangody in that category. These injuries really suck and take the joy out of the game.

As for Semih, I have said a million times I feel bad for the guy, but it is difficult to watch with him the game. He is really bad.

[barefacedmonk]

I just can't take much more of Semih.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Who else can play the center position at the moment?

[JHTruth]

I just can't take much more of Semih.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Who else can play the center position at the moment?

Well like I said, I feel bad for the guy but come on he's brutal. I know he's doing the best he can and I admire him trying but it is so hard to watch him play..

[snively]

It will be an absolute miracle if the Celts win this game tonight. They have a total of 6 actual NBA players available -- I don't put Semih, Bradly nor Harangody in that category. These injuries really suck and take the joy out of the game.

As for Semih, I have said a million times I feel bad for the guy, but it is difficult to watch with him the game. He is really bad.

What about Von?