More Fireworks from Bulls and Celtics Tonight?
April 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pmBy Chris
Ben Gordon’s hamstring is hurting, and there’s doubt concerning whether or not he’ll play against the Celtics tonight; and while the reports reads like a little bit of a sandbag — or, perhaps for dramatic impact — if Chicago doesn’t have Gordon, there’s a good chance Boston will repeat the beatdown they handed out in Game 3. Whatever happens with Gordon, hopefully, Rose and Rondo can provide another for-the-ages battle of the new Point Guard Order.
While the Bulls fortunes are riding a great deal on Gordon’s hammy, it would be wise if Boston could get a little more inside presence to go along with the new Big Three of Rondo, Pierce, and Allen — or at least, they’d like to keep whatever remains of it, after the Powe and Garnett injuries, out of foul trouble. This falls directly on Kendrick Perkins, who would benefit from avoiding any tripping fouls, especially if he’s in danger of being disqualified.
It would also help Boston’s cause if Big Baby doesn’t shoot 4-16 either.
If neither of these occur, Joakim Noah and Tyrus Thomas will maintain the upper hand they established in Game 4. Tip-off is in about two hours.
