Celtics vs Rockets Preview

Depth Chart

	Houston (PPG)	Boston (PPG)
PG	K. Lowry 15.8	R. Rondo 14.3
SG	K. Martin 18.2	R. Allen 14.7
SF	C. Parsons 7.7	P. Pierce 18.0
PF	L. Scola 15.2	B. Bass 12.0
C	S. Dalembert 7.5	K. Garnett 15.2
View full depth chart: Houston | Boston

The Celtics have been on absolute roll of late, they have won 4 in a row and now have the Rockets come home before going on an epic road trip. The Rockets come into Boston with a 21-17 record and despite the lack of "stars" they have a lot of quality players on the team.

The one thing that scares me the most is that the emotional stretch of games this week will make them have an off game. However, this team has turned the corner and is going to go down swinging. They all know the end is near and with the trade deadline approaching, they all have something to prove.

I have loved the starting line up with KG at Center. Although he is sometimes overmatched, his numbers have gone up significantly playing there. Also, Brandon Bass has proved worthy of a starting spot.

The match up which I believe the Celtics can take advantage of is Pierce on Chandler Parsons. Although Parsons is long (6'9), Pierce will be able to take advantage of him on any type of one on one situation with his footwork. The Celtics will probably play a lot more of that two man game and have Kevin Martin be switched on Pierce who Paul can absolutely dominate.

As much as Kyle Lowry is having a good season, Rondo should be able to blow pass him for easy lay ups and passes to the open man. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Rondo post up Lowry some times.

Celtics win 97-88 (to BMack's chagrin)

Tommy Award: Paul Pierce