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| The Celtics are 3-0 with Jordan Crawford as a starter. |
The Boston Celtics (3-4) are riding high after they extended their winning streak to three games thanks to an improbable victory on Saturday over the Miami Heat.
Tonight, they open a three-game homestand with their second meeting in four days with the Orlando Magic (3-4).
These two teams met on Friday in Orlando, a game in which the Celtics won, 91-89. Orlando last played on Saturday when they lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 104-94.
No surprises here for either side. Same teams, different court.
Projected lineups:
Magic:
Jameer Nelson
Arron Afflalo
Maurice Harkless
Jason Maxiell
Nikola Vucevic
Celtics:
Avery Bradley
Jordan Crawford
Jeff Green
Brandon Bass
Kelly Olynyk
Keys to the game:
1. Keep up the "D": In their last meeting, Boston forced Orlando to commit 20 turnovers, a season-high for the Magic. The Magic also shot a season-low 20% from three-point range, which is way below their season average of 39.1%. Boston has allowed the sixth-fewest points in the league and is the best in the league in opponent three-point percentage (28%). The C's just have to keep on keeping on in order to continue this winning streak.
2. Avery Bradley: When Avery Bradley plays well, the Celtics play well. Bradley has been real hot going back to the second half of the Miami game. He's 6 of his last 7 from the floor and was 4-of-4 in the fourth quarter. Not to mention his customary superb defense on Dwyane Wade. Watch for Bradley tonight. If he's on his A-game, the Celtics will be as well.
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