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While I know this game is huge, I wouldn't consider it a "must win" and for that reason, I would keep Pierce's minutes down a bit. Give James Posey more time, go big with KG at the 3, or even give Tony Allen some spot minutes. The C's can't focus on winning this battle and possibly hurting their star for the rest of the war.
Other than that, the C's should work to improve off of their last outing. Rondo and the PG's need to stay on Fisher better and not give him open looks. The defense on Kobe was great and they should look to continue forcing him into off-balance jumpers. The offense needs to stay focused and work on not breaking down so much. Especially in the 4th, the C's had a lot of discombobulated trips down the floor, many times getting their offense started with little time left on the shot clock.
In the end, it should be another great game and the Celts should look for an energized Lakers squad to open the game. I thought they seemed lackluster in game 1 and should be more fired up to start this game. If the C's can withstand the opening punch, I think they should be sitting pretty in the fourth and be able to take a 2 - 0 lead.
