Wolves (9-25) at Celtics (25-7) 1/3

[nba is the worst]

Here's some nostalgia for you long-time fans:

The last time the Twolves beat the Celtics was on Feb 11,2007, as the (24-27) Twolves prevailed hosting the (12-38) C's 109-107.

C's starters were Pierce (game high 29), Gomes, Scal (0 pts in 37+ mins), West, and Jefferson, with Perk, Rondo, Green, and Telfar having a nice game off the bench with 36 pts on 11-20 FG.

Twolves were led by Ricky Davis with 28, KG (26/11), Blount, Foye, and Hassell - but the game's 2-pt winning margin was arguably the fts scored by (trivia answer) Mark Madsen...

Almost 4 years later, the Twolves would love to have a chance at 3 games under .500, while the C's are 2nd in the league.

This one should be a cruise - but as we have learned, anything can happen when Bennett Salvatore is on the court...

[nba is the worst]

Speaking of the refs, here's a history/preview:

Tonight, Salvatore is lead official, with Courtney Kirkland and Eli Roe.

This season in games involving any of these guys:

Celtics are 2-0, with both games involving Kirkland (@ Knicks, vs Wizards). First game this season with Salvatore and Roe.
Twolves are 1-5, the win hosting the Pacers.

Last 10 games:

C's are just 19-11, 7-9 in Boston!

The breakdown is 5-5 Salvatore, 1-5 at home, 6-4 Roe, 2-3 hm, and 8-2 Kirkland, 4-1 hm.

Fortunately, the Twolves' last 10 with these guys is:
5-25, with only 2 road wins.

Salvatore 3-7, Kirkland and Roe 1-9.

Watch your manners, Doc!

[greenpride32]

Is Pierce expected to play tonight with the sprained ankle?

[TheGreenThumb]

It's interesting just how many times Garnett has missed playing against the Timberwolves since he joined the Celtics.

Perhaps a Timberwolves curse is in effect here?   

[barefacedmonk]

Is Pierce expected to play tonight with the sprained ankle?

Yeah, looks like he will be playing tonight.

Yeah. #Celtics Paul Pierce should be fine for tomorrow's game against the #Timberwolves.@TheKidYouNot

#Celtics Paul Pierce said he turned his ankle. It's a little tender, but it did not swell up so that's a very good sign. @GLENDA_G_

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[Edgar]

tape it well captain


Wait you all on chat room it will be fun

[celticinorlando]

Not losing tonight folks

[j804]

Is Pierce expected to play tonight with the sprained ankle?

Yeah, looks like he will be playing tonight.

Yeah. #Celtics Paul Pierce should be fine for tomorrow's game against the #Timberwolves.@TheKidYouNot

#Celtics Paul Pierce said he turned his ankle. It's a little tender, but it did not swell up so that's a very good sign. @GLENDA_G_

Weird I read I think it was the Herald and he said it did swell up, it was Pauls quote.
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[RAcker]

Glad to see Pierce playing. Agree with Edgar though...don't skimp on the tape.

[j804]

Coming out flat so far....

[Who]

That little fadeaway J from BBD looks very nice when he takes his time with it.

When he rushes, bad things happen. Almost always out of control and not squared up to the basket.

[Megatron]

This team seems to play down to the level of competiton for 3 quarters, then "flips the switch" in the 4th. At least thats been the story so far this season.

Its better then losing in the 4th isnt it?

[Megatron]

Big Baby as our #1 offensive option.
Terrible offense.
Terrible defense.
Terrible rebounding.

[P2]

Holy smokes, Kevin Love is already 4/7 after 10 minutes of play!

[celticinorlando]

bad bad bad...just no effort at all...Twolves getting to every rebound...guys going to the basket at will. this is a team that has won 2 games in the road...