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NewYork Knicks at Boston Celtics
Wednesday, October 17
7:30 PM ET
TV: Comcast SportsNet
TD Banknorth Garden
Probable Starters
PG
PPG 6.4 | APG 3.8 | SPG 1.64
SG
PPG 26.4 | APG 4.1 | 3P% .372
SF
PPG 25 | RPG 5.9 | APG 4.1
PF
PPG 22.4 | RPG 12.8 | BPG 1.7
C
PPG 4.5 | RPG 5.2 | BPG 1.3
Bench: Tony Allen, Leon Powe, Esteban Batista, Glen Davis, Eddie House, Dahntay Jones, Jackie Manuel, James Posey, Gabe Pruitt, Brian Scalabrine, Brandon Wallace
Injured: Scot Pollard, ankle bruise
Notes: The Celtics are 2-0 in the preseason, beating the Raptors and Timberwolves. They have had a week off since their last game in London and hopefully will be rested and over the effects of jet lag.
Probable Starters
PG
PPG 16.4 | APG 5.4 | SPG 1
SG
PPG 17.6 | APG 4.4 | 3P% .320
SF
PPG 13 | RPG 7.2 | APG 2.2
PF
PPG 10.7 | RPG 10.4 | BPG 0.4
C
PPG 23.6 | RPG 10.1 | BPG 0.2
Bench
Wilson Chandler, Mardy Collins, Allan Houston, Jerome James, Jared Jeffries, Jared Jordan, Fred Jones, Randolph Morris, Demetris Nichols, Nate Robinson, Malik Rose, Walker Russell Jr, Roderick Wilmont.
Injuries
Renaldo Balkman Ankle stress reaction
Eddy Curry Right labral tear
Notes: The Knicks are also 2-0 in the preseason, having beaten Philadelphia and Maccabi Elite. The Knicks organization is a mess with the sexual harrassment suit and the resulting problems that has caused. It may be a distraction or it may be a rallying cry for the team to draw together.
Key Matchups:
vs 
Perk has been impressive in his first two games as has Randolph. Perk would ordinarily be matched with Curry and he has had Curry's number in the past. Zach is the Knicks star and it will be up to Perk to play him tough.
vs 
Rondo vs Marbury. It is going to be important for Rondo to match up with the veteran point guards around the league. Chances are Marbury will double off of Rondo and it will be up to Rajon to hit his shots when open.
vs 
KG vs David Lee. Lee has been a bright spot for NY over the past couple of years but should be no match for KG.
to the game:
Defense - While we are much improved over last year, we still need to work on our defense because that is what is going to determine how far we go this season.
Chemistry - With 9 new faces on the team, how quickly they come together is going to be crucial.
Bench - We know what we have with the starters, and how well the bench comes together and plays is going to be important.
