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Here we are again. New song same as the old song. The Celtics are coming off a loss and playing a younger but undermanned team that likes to get up-and-down. The Warriors are not as good as the Pacers who aren’t as good as the Hawks…so the trend has to lead to a Celtics blowout, right? The Warriors just traded the drama of Stephen Jackson and the Acie Law (remember how good he was on A&M?) for journeymen Raja Bell and Vlad Rad. The team is in flux and playing a back-to-back on the East Coast. Ripe for the crushing, right?

Matchup of the Game

Paul Pierce v. Corey Maggette – Pierce admitted that his injury severly limited him defensively and that really the Celtics Celtics against the run and gun Pacers. Maggette has had good numbers against the Celtics and will be a tough guard.

Prediction

The Celtics are rightfully downplaying this stumble the past week and a half. Tonight’s game offers the chance to prove that they can keep up with the highest scoring team in the league. The Celtics are well rested and for the first time all year have something, even if it is really small, to prove. I think the game is close for three quarters, but the Celts pull away and cruise in the fourth 115-108.

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