This is a hard game to pick, because you really don't know who is going to play. Shaq fell on some ice yesterday, and wasn't able to practice, so he is a gametime decision. KG practiced, but Doc is still saying he is 50/50 for tonight. If they are both out this game could get away from the Celtics, because the only other big men they have are Glen Davis and Semih Erden.
My prediction is that Garnett plays, and Shaq sits out. Just a guess, but I'll roll with that for my prediction. The last time these two teams played it was Christmas and the Magic won 86-78. Why do I think today will be different? Because Rondo will be playing this time, and he is looking as close to 100% that he has in a while.
With all the injuries to the Celtics big men I have no doubt that Howard will have a big night. Still, I think Paul Pierce is going to dominate Turkoglu, and Rondo is going to absolutely take a shit on the overrated Jameer Nelson.
This game will be close, but the Celtics (even with all their injuries) have more pieces that can hurt the Magic then the Magic have to hurt the Celtics.
Celtics win 104-98
Tommy Award: Rondo (triple double)
Game starts at 8pm on TNT
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