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Preview: Magic at Celtics

Tonight's Matchup
Boston Celtics vs. Opponent
21-49Record33-38
96.3PPG93.7
99.8PPGA94.1
44.3FG%46.8
46.6Opp. FG%44.4
40.7Rebounds40.3
20.1Assists18.2
15.7Turnovers16.2
7.1Steals6.9
4.8Blocks5.0
0-2Season Series2-0

Wednesday, March 28, 2007
TD Banknorth Garden, 7:30 PM
TV: Fox Sports Net New England
RADIO: WRKO 680 AM

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The Boston Celtics complete their four-game home stand tonight when they host the Orlando Magic, and it will be a match-up of Clifford Ray's star pupils as Dwight Howard and Al Jefferson go head-to-head in the paint.

The Celtics are looking for their second straight win after knocking off the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors at the Garden Monday night. Jefferson (22 points) and Paul Pierce led the way against Toronto, while Rajon Rondo was busy setting the table by handing out eight assists.

All eyes will be on Jefferson and Howard, both of whom entered the NBA directly from high school in 2004. While Howard made an immediate impact when he entered the league,, Jefferson has overcome a lost season of ankle injuries last year to finally emerge as one of the top power forwards in the Eastern Conference alongside Howard.

The Magic lead the season series 2-0, most recently downing the Celtics in Orlando on January 7. The teams will get together one more time in the final days of the season in Orlando to complete the four-game series.


Point Guard

Rajon Rondo

Rajon Rondo
Points: 5.4
Rebounds: 3.4
Assists: 3.5

Jameer Nelson

Jameer Nelson
Points: 13.6
Rebounds: 3.1
Assists: 4.1

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Shooting Guard

Delonte West

Delonte West
Points: 11.8
Rebounds: 3.0
Assists: 4.5

Grant Hill

Grant Hill
Points: 13.9
Rebounds: 3.7
Assists: 2.2

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Small Forward

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce
Points: 24.8
Rebounds: 5.9
Assists: 4.1

Hedo Turkoglu

Hedo Turkoglu
Points: 12.5
Rebounds: 3.8
Assists: 3.1

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Power Forward

Al Jefferson

Al Jefferson
Points: 15.5
Rebounds: 11.0
Assists: 1.2

Tony Battie

Tony Battie
Points: 6.1
Rebounds: 5.2
Assists: 0.4

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Center

Kendrick Perkins

Kendrick Perkins
Points: 4.2
Rebounds: 4.7
Assists: 1.2

Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard
Points: 17.8
Rebounds: 12.2
Assists: 1.8

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Bench

Gerald Green

Gerald Green
Points: 9.8
Rebounds: 2.6
Assists: 1.0

J.J. Redick

J.J. Redick
Points: 6.0
Rebounds: 1.2
Assists: 0.8

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- Compiled by Peter F. Stringer


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