[tullamore21]

What about Celtics tonight?
is Garnett off?

i think with him on the court, the will only have to worry about the Magics' transition, so 4 points will easily be covered

any thoughts?

[No coincidences]

If Garnett plays, the Magic cover and probably win SU.

If he doesn't, Celtics win and cover.

[slimpickins]

Garnett will inspire them but not sure if he will be at 100% and sometimes the first game back a star does more harm than good.
Afraid of touching this game without knowing Shaq's status.
Shaq did a great job on Howard the last game and if he is out I would not play this game.

[tullamore21]

If Garnett plays, the Magic cover and probably win SU.

If he doesn't, Celtics win and cover.

the matchups don't seem enough good for Magic, disagree?

[Snowball]

Celtics take it if both Shaq and KG start at tipoff.
Must be both.

Shaq and KG are looking dayum good bros !!

[letitburn]

celtics is the play

[nulldah]

i liked under better

[tullamore21]

Boston frontline will dominate, plus Rajon Rondo pace and assists.
thinking only of the matchups and last game, i have to pick Boston.

just trying to find reasons to fade them...

[Gumdog]

i think boston is better off with garnett sitting..

[chino_09]

The Under is the play here. Big Baby (in start of KG) has been in love with the mid-range jump and isn't hitting that shot at a good clip. With Garnett back in the lineup, the Celtics will work the ball inside-out through Garnett and Shaq.

The Magic burned the Celtics in the first quarter in their last game with the 3-ball. Expect Doc Rivers to have his players close out hard on the 3-point shot tonight which is really Orlando's only bread-n-butter besides dunks from Dwight.

Interesting Stat: 8 out of the last 10 games of this matchup that played in Boston went under.

Good luck kiddos.

[tullamore21]

The Under is the play here. Big Baby (in start of KG) has been in love with the mid-range jump and isn't hitting that shot at a good clip. With Garnett back in the lineup, the Celtics will work the ball inside-out through Garnett and Shaq.

The Magic burned the Celtics in the first quarter in their last game with the 3-ball. Expect Doc Rivers to have his players close out hard on the 3-point shot tonight which is really Orlando's only bread-n-butter besides dunks from Dwight.

Interesting Stat: 8 out of the last 10 games of this matchup that played in Boston went under.

Good luck kiddos.

think that Boston will avoid Howards offensive power. they struggle at open court, but i trust Rondo's potential.

[JMUplayer]

Everything in my mind tells me the Magic pull this one off..... It's about that time for the Celtics to start coasting and finish as a 3-4 seed

[ManBearPig]

If Garnett plays, the Magic cover and probably win SU. If he doesn't, Celtics win and cover.

Agreed and take the under as well...

[JoMoney2785]

so is garnett playin or not? or is it a gametime decision or something??

[ManBearPig]

so is garnett playin or not? or is it a gametime decision or something??

all reports say he's playing

[Pauulzcappin]

Garnett is playing, so Celtics are a lock for tonight?

[Snowball]

JUST OUT - 30 secs ago

SHAQ is IN so is Garnett

[ManBearPig]

I'd say if KG plays he will disrupt the chemistry a little bit and they may win this one close...if at all. I still like the under here better though as he's known more his defense than offensive prowess these days and Boston's synergy with him on the court is slower than without. I would imagine he can get back to being a factor defensively quicker than offensively.

[Pauulzcappin]

Still like the Magic. Would like it more if Shaq was out.

[JoMoney2785]

KG probably wont play big minutes tonight anyways. might not have a huge impact, but im liking that the line is going up in BOSTONS favor right now. guna wait till right before gametime and hammer Orlando. Yes Sir

[JoMoney2785]

Ya i think the Magic make a statement tonight after how poorly theyve played the last few nights. Look for Turkoglu to have a big game

[BreakdaBank161]

What about Celtics tonight?
is Garnett off?

i think with him on the court, the will only have to worry about the Magics' transition, so 4 points will easily be covered

any thoughts?

i think the same bro easy cover 4 da celtics if he plays

[pimp s.b.n]

Boston and under

[chino_09]

KG went through full practice yesterday and will likely suit up. If I had to pick a team, I'd lean the Celtics. One main difference from tonight's game and the last game is Rondo. If you guys don't remember, Rondo was sitting out the X-Mas game because of a sprained ankle. Nate Robinson started in his place and went 2/15 (1/7 from 3). Pretty sure C's will be more efficient with Rondo being playmaker.

[tullamore21]

Garnett is a starter, finally

[McLaren__F1]

Boston lookin strong already

KG, looks active too

[chino_09]

Shaq attacking the basket early, KG lookin' great, Rondo straight dealing as usual.....Chino likes!!!

[Snowball]

Celtics take it if both Shaq and KG start at tipoff.
Must be both.

Dayum they like King King and Godzilla tonight

[tullamore21]

this is f*cking NBA.
Ryan Anderson. WHO?? i didn't hear!!
RYAN ANDERSON.

4/4, and a double digit game is even...

NBA, where amazing happens

[Snowball]

refs trying to give game to Orlando

[chino_09]

almost half of Orlando's points have come from the line.

So many horrible calls (ie Shaq's block on Howard that was called, KG's phantom hold of Dwight when going for the steal, etc etc)

[ManBearPig]

So this ended up being a BOS push and over...how original. If the Celtics could stop that no name and get a dame defensive rebound it probably could've had a chance to go under. I would still do it again because I think it was the right play. It was just one of those games where the refs called a ton of fouls and a lot of points were scored with the clock stopped.

[chino_09]

So this ended up being a BOS push and over...how original. If the Celtics could stop that no name and get a dame defensive rebound it probably could've had a chance to go under. I would still do it again because I think it was the right play. It was just one of those games where the refs called a ton of fouls and a lot of points were scored with the clock stopped.

49 free throws total for the game. Refs were terrible, 1st half especially.

Boston and Under were the right calls.....

[tullamore21]

49 free throws total for the game. Refs were terrible, 1st half especially.

Boston and Under were the right calls.....

true but you cannot blame only the refs.
there was a poor defensive reaction, refering to 13 OFF REBS of Magic.

plus the real big distance shots, plus RYAN ANDERSON(he was there to keep Orlando in game, when the Celtics achieved to take double digits early)

i really think that the right pick was -3, now we have a push and how???

Howard was hitting 72% from the line, when the whole season is under 60%.
what to say...

[Tree Rollins]

true but you cannot blame only the refs. there was a poor defensive reaction, refering to 13 OFF REBS of Magic. plus the real big distance shots, plus RYAN ANDERSON(he was there to keep Orlando in game, when the Celtics achieved to take double digits early) i really think that the right pick was -3, now we have a push and how??? Howard was hitting 72% from the line, when the whole season is under 60%. what to say...

the line was 3.5 everywhere i play. Where do you play?