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Interesting game tonight for a short-handed Celtics team.


      So we have no Al Horford or Jaylen Brown due to Covid protocols. Pile on to that where Josh Richardson, Dennis Schroder, The Wolverine and Jayson Tatum are getting a day to rest. Who do we see tonight make the most of their minutes? The assumption would be that Payton Pritchard and 3Smith should be major contributors tonight. Do we see some of that summer loving where they go off? 

     Will we get more minutes for Hernangomez who appears to have a motor that goes hard. Do we see Rob and Grant a lot on the floor together? We know what we have in Kanter, with that incredible running style up and down the floor. Is this a Romeo game filled with loving threes?

     Ultimately tonight's game could give us insight into who takes that final roster spot? Is Jabari going to bring that talent and show why he was a top draft pick? What about Sam Hauser - will he light it up?  Garrison Matthews anyone. Let's see what he's got in the tank from deep! Do we get a Theo Pinson sighting? Where's Ryan Arcianado? Personally I want to see Bruno bring that KG type play and personality.

      Let's just hope overall the Celtics don't get hit with Covid like last year. We deserve to see this team healthy and maximize what can be a great season! This writer knows and understands Covid and injuries are part of the game. With that said, we had enough of that last year. Let's also think big picture. Both the Sixers and Nets are kinda dealing with dysfunction and could a top 4 seed be in play for us? Food for thought! 

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