How we see it goin' down: Celtics vs Magic

Tip: 6 PM Court: Amway Center Watch it: CSN Hear it: WEEI

Referees: Dick Bavetta, Michael Smith and Josh Tiven

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The Matchup


Record: 7-6	Record: 5-7
On road: 3-3	At home: 4-2
Streak: Won 1	Streak: Won 2

Leaders	Leaders
Buckets: Pierce (19.8 ppg)	Buckets: Aaron Afflalo (15.8 ppg)
Boards: Garnett (7.2 rpg)	Boards: Glen Davis (8.9 rpg)
Dimes: Rondo (13.5 apg)	Dimes: Jameer Nelson (6.7 apg)

For the Stat Geeks:	For the Stat Geeks:
Offensive Rating: 105.6 (11th NBA)	Offensive Rating: 97.8 (29th NBA)
Defensive Rating: 107.0 (24th NBA)	Defensive Rating: 101.4 (4th NBA)
Pace: 92.1 (17th NBA)	Pace: 92.2 (15th NBA)

Last time

The Celtics have won 5 straight vs Orlando, including all three match-ups last season. One of the victories was a 31-point beat down and another included a comeback from a 27 point deficit. Rajon Rondo missed all three games last season due to injuries.

This time

Get it to: Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett

Orlando rookie Moe Harkless will (attempt to) guard the Truth. The 19 year old Harkless is long and athletic, but very green. Garnett is opposed by second year center Nikola Vucevic, a “mediocre defender who fouls too much.” I see a big advantage for our Big 2.

Gotta stop: Aaron Afflalo

The Magic’s leading scorer (and big catch in the Dwight Howard deal) is having a decent season. According to the ESPN Insider scouting report, he’s a “tough wing with excellent outside shot and good handle; clever offensive player, much-improved finisher off the drive, draws fouls.

The Wild Card: The ex-Celtics

Did you know E’Twaun Moore is averaging 11 ppg and 29 mpg for the Magic? Props to John for seeing potential in Moore. Glen Davis is churning out 15 ppg and 9 rpg. He’s also averaging nearly 3 offensive rebounds per game. You just know these guys want to stick it to the Celtics.