Scouting Report: Bobcats at Celtics

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THE NUMBERS

8.3: Rebounding averages for Bobcats Emeka Okafor and Sean May.
2-1: Celtics’ edge in last season’s series.
0-3: Celtics current losing streak.

WHO’S HURT

For the Celtics, Theo Ratliff (back) is probable. For the Bobcats, Primoz Belzec (exhaustion) is out.

WHO’S HOT

For the Celtics, Paul Pierce is leading the team in scoring (24.7), rebounds (13.0) and assists (4.3). For the Bobcats, Raymond Felton is coming off a 23-point night in which he hit 11-of-13 free throws.

WHO’S NOT

For the Celtics, Delonte West is shooting 18.8 percent (3-of-16) from the floor. For the Bobcats, Adam Morrison is shooting 42.5 percent (17-of-40).

BOTTOM LINE

Forcing this team to run may be like attempting to budge a boulder, but the Celtics are better off in transition against the Bobcats than attempting to bang. Ratliff’s expected return should have an immediate defensive impact.

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