Gm 31, 1/2 7:30, Celtics vs. Grizzlies, the Return of Bradley!

[69centers]

....-vs.-....

Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Time: 7:30pm
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV: CSNNE, NBATV

PROJECTED STARTING LINEUPS:



Rajon Rondo - Avery Bradley - Paul Pierce - Kevin Garnett - Jason Collins






Mike Conley - Tony Allen - Rudy Gay - Zach Randolph - Marc Gasol


WELCOME BACK, AVERY!!!

[69centers]

It will be interesting to see if Rondo can play through his thigh bruise and make a go of it for Bradley's return. Rondo's been talking about Avery's return all year, so I would think he'd only miss this game if he's really hurting.

If Rondo is out, I don't think we have a shot. This is a tough Memphis team.

[Mishmin]

They're not gonna start him are they?

[Corey]

I've read that he'll be starting.

I've also read that he's been absolutely lights out shooting 3's in game situations in practice.

[psperry34116]

I've also read that he's been absolutely lights out shooting 3's in game situations in practice.

Courtney Lee was lights out shooting 3's in game situations for 4 years. Dudes making me question logic.

[YoungOne]

the next 4 games could really decide our season..

vs memphis - vs indiana - @ atlanta - @ new york

[Luke0842]

Excited I don't have to stay up until 1 am to finish a game.

I think with the Grizzlies frontcourt this is going to clearly be a tough game. This is the kind of game (with avery back, the poor play of late, Rondo being dinged up) that we as fans can judge a little better whether or not this team is truly trying. It will show in both the stats and the eye test.

I'm excited.

[YoungOne]

cant wait for avery. I think he has the unique ability to make rondo look even better when they play together in the backcourt.

[kurivaimu]

I just can't believe that we are starting jason collinns. for fck sake

[69centers]

I've read that he'll be starting.

I've also read that he's been absolutely lights out shooting 3's in game situations in practice.

Yes, he should be getting the start.

If he can keep knocking down 3's in games, along with his fast break and cutting ability, and his already well known defensive prowess, it will be interesting to see if he can evolve into a great all around player.

[Patsfreak1776]

I'm not worried about the C's. Bradley's return rights the ship and they make a couple of deals and they are back in the Conference Finals. They are keeping KG and Pierce fresh for the 2nd half. Not worried at all.

[Kuya_Clive]

is Rondo expected to play?

[Superdude]

is Rondo expected to play?

He's questionable.

[Polish Post]

Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, A, B, Start!

Super excited to see some life breathed into this team with AB's return to the starting lineup tonight!

[69centers]

I predict Avery gets a standing O when he's called out for the starting lineup.