Sunday, January 31, 2010

Scouting report: Celtics at Wizards

TONIGHT - 7, Verizon Center, Washington. TV - CSN. Radio - WEEI-AM (850).

THE NUMBERS

1-0: Celtics edge in season series.

4-0: Celts edge over last two seasons.

0-3: C’s current streak.

WHO’S HURT

For the C’s, Marquis Daniels (thumb surgery) is out. For the Wizards, there are no injuries to report.

WHO’S HOT

For the C’s, Rajon Rondo [stats] had 21 points and 12 assists against the Lakers yesterday. For the Wizards, Antawn Jamison is averaging 21.5 points and 8.6 rebounds.

WHO’S NOT

For the C’s, Paul Pierce [stats] and Kevin Garnett combined for nine turnovers against the Lakers. For the Wizards, only two active players are scoring in double figures.

BOTTOM LINE

The Wizards are so wracked by inner turmoil, very much including the league-imposed season suspensions of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittendon, it’s a wonder they can still function. But the C’s recent slide considered, the Wizards should be thought of as a full-strength team. The Celtics [team stats] are that fragile right now.

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