The new look Celtics get back at it tonight against the suddenly surging Suns. The Suns are riding a 4 game winning streak, two of which are from Channing Frye's game-winning shots, which has put them back in the race for the playoffs in the Western Conference (currently 1 game back from the 8th seed). The Celtics have every reason to be concerned going into this game. The Suns have beat them 3 straight times, and like I had just said are on a roll.
Still, only the Bulls have played as well at home as the Celtics do, and I think the crowd is going to be electric tonight. Plus, one would think that Green will finally have a practice under his belt, now that they are at home, and my hope is that we see SOMETHING from him, because thus far he has been anything but impressive. Way too early to judge that trade, but I just want to see SOMETHING that shows me he is going to fit in well here.
The key to the game could be keeping the Suns under 100 points. If that happens the Celtics will win easily (Phoenix is 1-10 away from home when it scores fewer than 100 points), but that is much easier said then done. The Suns also have a lot of motivation on their side with their playoffs hopes in the air, and the whole KG groin tap thing that happened last time.
I think Boston wins tonight, but I don't think it will be easy. The Celtics are still in the mode of molding this team back together, and that could mean problems on the defensive end against a very explosive team.
Celtics win 108-106
Tommy Award: Rondo
Game starts at 7:30 pm on CSNNewEngland
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