Last time these two teams played the Celtics dominated them on Christmas with a 86-77 victory. Tonight things could be a little different. Boston had been very sluggish, while KG was on the sideline. They are playing a lot better defense, and their energy seems to improving too, since they got their star forward back.
I think the key for the Celtics is to get Ray Allen going. He has been awful lately, and some wonder if he is getting to old. Well yes he is, but he is still a shooter and this cold streak will end, so I am not really too concerned about that.
What I am concerned about is Dwight Howard. The Celtics embarrassed him last time they played holding him to a season-low five points and was 1 of 7 from the field. He could come back with a vengeance tonight. Maybe not scoring, but the Celtics have had some games where they can't seem to rebound the ball. If Dwight is fired up, he could take advantage.
Boston will win this game, because the Magic are a poor shooting team, and Carter is hurting right now (shooting 31.1 percent), plus Orlando is only 5-8 over their last 13 games shooting 44% from the field.
Boston 91 Magic 86
Tommy Award: Ray Allen
Game starts at 8pm
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