On Wednesday the Celtics play the Pistons in what may very well be a prelude to the Eastern Conference Finals.  The Celtics play them at home but this game has a bit of a nice early season edge to it.  Boston has the best record in the league at 20-2 and is simply dominating games on offense and defense.  Kevin Garnett is averaging human numbers for the first time in many seasons, but he doesn’t have to carry the entire load.  Paul Pierce and Ray Allen are both playing very well and carrying the team on any given night.  The best part so far is that Rajon Rondo is shooting 53% from the field which is a miracle in itself.  The last time I checked Rajon couldn’t shoot 53% in a gym by himself with nobody guarding him. 

The Pistons are playing very well and showing excellent depth as their strength.  Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton clearly lead this team but they are very physical and really wear teams down.  Tayshaun Prince still prides himself on defense and I think he’ll match up well with Pierce.  Billups will guard Rondo while Hamilton goes up against Ray Allen.  Inside the Pistons have greater depth but not the best player.  Garnett is a top 3 post player in the league but he’ll go up against a motivated Rasheed Wallace.  I love this matchup. 

I think the Celtics will win this game but it will be very close, very physical and have a playoff atmosphere.  Boston will want to let them know that they are the new ‘bad boys’.  I fully expect both teams to battle all season including in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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