It's Game Day!!! Celtics Take on Sixers
Wednesday, October 6
7:30 PM ET
Preseason Game 1
TV: CSNNE, NBA-LP 751
Radio: WEEI
Verizon Wireless Arena - Manchester, NH
Finally, Boston Celtics basketball is back!! The Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the Celtics first preseason game. The Sixers are playing in the second of back to back games, after losing to the 2-0 Nets 103-96 on Tuesday night. For a week now, we have heard about how great KG looks, how focused Delonte is, how great the second unit is meshing. Tonight we finally get to see for ourselves just what the 2010-11 version of the Celtics looks like.
As with all preseason games, it's tough to predict rotations or minutes or even starting units. Coaches use the preseason to mix and match and look for their best units. They are also looking at players who may be on the cusp in order to decide on which players to keep and which to waive. Doc will probably start his with his probable starting lineup but I don't expect the starters to play big minutes as Doc will be looking to give the younger guys more experience and playing time at least in the first few games.
As with all preseason games, it's tough to predict rotations or minutes or even starting units. Coaches use the preseason to mix and match and look for their best units. They are also looking at players who may be on the cusp in order to decide on which players to keep and which to waive. Doc will probably start his with his probable starting lineup but I don't expect the starters to play big minutes as Doc will be looking to give the younger guys more experience and playing time at least in the first few games.
Roster
Ray Allen
Avery Bradley **
Marquis Daniels
Glen Davis
Semih Erden
Kevin Garnett
Luke Harangody
Stephane Lasme
Jermaine O'Neal **
Shaquille O'Neal
Kendrick Perkins **
Paul Pierce
Nate Robinson
Rajon Rondo
Von Wafer
Delonte West
Mario West
** Injured
Key Players to Watch
Tony Battie **
Craig Brackins
Elton Brand
James Florence**
Spencer Hawes
Jrue Holiday
Andre Iguodala
Jason Kapono
Jodie Meeks
Andres Nocioni**
Trent Plaisted
Chris Quinn
Darius Songaila
Marreese Speights
Evan Turner
Louis Williams
Thaddeus Young
** Injured
Players to Watch