TONIGHT - 7:30, Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J. TV - CSN. Radio - WEEI-AM (850).
THE NUMBERS 10: Consecutive Celtics [team stats] wins against the Nets.
5: Consecuitve losses by the Nets coming into this game.
WHO’S HURT For the Celtics, G Marquis Daniels (left thumb surgery) and F Kevin Garnett (hyperextended right knee) are out, while F/C Rasheed Wallace (sore left foot) is listed as day to day. The Nets are healthy.
WHO’S HOT For the Celtics, G Rajon Rondo [stats] is averaging 24 points in the last two games.
WHO’S NOT The Nets are last in the NBA in field goal percentage (.420) and scoring (89.8).
BOTTOM LINE The Nets are bad, but the Celtics still struggled with them on their last visit to the Meadowlands. Getting an early lead will be important for the C’s, who need to find some rest for their starters.
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