The is the 3rd time the Celtics and the Magic will play each other. I would've said the final time, but there is actually a good chance that they will play each other in the first round (which would sweet for Celtics fans).
The Magic have not enjoyed their time against the Celtics. Boston has one both games and it has been in embarrassing fashion.
Jan 23 Boston BOS 87-56
Jan 26 @ Orlando BOS 91-83
The 2nd game doesn't look so bad, but the Magic were up by 27 at one point and were outscored 54-25 in the 2nd half. Now they face the Celtics with no Dwight Howard, who could be out for the year with a herniated disk.
The problem with picking this game is I don't know who is going to play tonight for the Celtics. I assume Mickael Pietrus and Ray Allen will be out tonight, as they were out last night, but I have a feeling Rondo could be out tonight too after he hurt his back and wrist last night. Honestly, I hope they do sit Rondo. I think they could win without him, and there is really no reason to push him. The Celtics are basically locked into the 4 spot, so there is no reason to push thing.
The biggest thing for the Celtics at this point is health. They are going to need everyone back, because it is basically an 8 man rotation once the playoffs start with KG, Bass, Pierce, Rondo, Allen, Bradley, Stiemsma, and Pietrus. The Celtics can't afford to be missing any of them.
I will go with the assumption Rondo doesn't play. Still, I got the Celtics winning...
Celtics win 88-86
Tommy Award: Pierce
Game starts at 8pm
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