Game 49 Preview: Magic at Celtics

Avery Bradley returns to the lineup today against the Orlando Magic.

After two days of practice, the Celtics (15-33) are back at it today against another lowly Eastern Conference foe in the Orlando Magic (13-35).

Orlando has lost three of their last four games. Their last game was Friday night, which was a 113-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

This is the fourth and final matchup of the season between these two teams. Boston won the first two, but Orlando got the better of Boston in their latest meeting back on January 9, edging the C's 93-91.

The C's will get Rajon Rondo (rest) and Avery Bradley (ankle) back this afternoon.

Orlando will be without Jameer Nelson, who is hampered by a knee injury.

Projected lineups:

Magic:
E'Twaun Moore
Victor Oladipo
Arron Afflalo
Glen Davis
Nikola Vucevic

Celtics:
Rajon Rondo
Avery Bradley
Jeff Green
Brandon Bass
Jared Sullinger


Keys to the game:

1. Afflalo vs. Green: I feel I mention Green in my pre-game keys more than any other player, but it's usually because Green is matched up against the other team's best player. Green needs to bring his A-game defensively against a very good scorer in Arron Afflalo. In their three games against the C's, Afflalo is averaging 20.6 points on 49% shooting.

2. Get back on track: The Magic are the second-worst team in the Eastern Conference. They've also lost 10 straight on the road. With both Rondo and Bradley back, this is a great opportunity to get back on track. The C's desperately need a win, and today would be a great chance to get one.