Celtics Vs Bulls Preview

I know the Bulls are really going to want this game figuring what happened in last years playoffs, but much like the Hawks from the previous year, don't call this a rivalry. A lot has happened since game 7 of the playoffs last year. The Celtics had some huge additions in Rasheed Wallace and Quisy, while the Bulls saw Ben Gordon walk out the door to Detroit. Obviously the key match up will be Rajon Rondo vs Derrick Rose and Kirk Hienrich. There is a little bad blood between those players and expect a little talking and some very physical play. The starting lineups are:
PG D. Rose 13.0 R. Rondo 9.0
SG J. Salmons 10.0 R. Allen 17.0
SF L. Deng 17.0 P. Pierce 19.0
PF T. Thomas 13.0 K. Garnett 11.5
C J. Noah 10.0 K. Perkins 9.0

Looking at that we see the weaknesses. KG will and should be able to beat the athletic Tyrus Thomas with his physical play. The Salmons/ Ray Allen match up scares me a little bit because of what happened in last years playoffs and Salmons scoring at will. Regardless the Celtics will win this game because Ben Gordon is not going to be on the court and they will not be able to make up for his scoring.

Celtics 100-87

Tommy Award: Rajon