Celtics vs. Lakers: Isaiah in, Olynyk out; do we need more Shavlik?
Celtics & Lakers face off with combined win pct of .311, lowest in history of rivalry (min. 50 games each)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 22, 2015
Serious question for Celtics fans: Can you name two Lakers who will be on the floor tonight? And no, head coach Byron Scott doesn't count. L.A. fans are likely asking the same thing about this edition of the C's.
Newcomer Isaiah Thomas will play for the first time as a member of the Celtics:
Brad Stevens and Isaiah Thomas, quick study... pic.twitter.com/oOSDW0LvIk
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 22, 2015
At least for tonight, isaiah Thomas will come off the bench. Same starting lineup as Friday.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) February 22, 2015
The other two most recent editions to Boston's roster will be in uniform this evening as well:
All three of Boston's new players - Isaiah Thomas, Jonas Jerebko and Luigi Datome - will be available to play tonight.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 22, 2015
The 6'10" Jerebko may see some immediate action considering Jared Sullinger is out for the year and Kelly Olynyk is not yet ready to return from a sprained ankle:
No Olynyk tonight for #Celtics. Could return during homestand.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) February 22, 2015
Another big man who could get a chance to backup Brandon Bass and Tyler Zeller--Shavlik Randolph. On Friday night in Sacramento Randolph received his first court time since returning to the Celtics last month. Randolph grabbed four rebounds in only six minutes, a similarly outstanding rebounding rate to what we saw from him in his previous stint with Boston.
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