<div align="center"> Wednesday, Apr. 7 7:30 pm TV: FSNE, NBALP Radio: WWZN-1510AM</div> <div align="center">Celtics(35-42) at Heat(38-39)</div> <div align="center"></div> The Celtics will meet up with the fifth place Miami Heat. The Heat have been playing well lately and could become the third team ever to start the season 0-7 and have a winning record. They also are fighting against the Bucks for homecourt in the first round. The Celtics are meanwhile fighting for their playoff lives. The Celtics have won three of their last five and have beaten Miami in both meeting this season. However this game may be different. The Heat are healthy this time and Lamar Odom has been playing very well, especially on the glass.[quoteright]"We lost the game, but we gained some valuable experience for Marcus. Coming down the stretch, we understand how important he is going to be for us not only in the future, but now, and especially in the playoffs." -- SG Paul Pierce's assessment of rookie G Marcus Banks' 24-point showing in an April 4 loss to the Wizards[/quoteright] The key matchup will be Eddie Jones and Paul Pierce. Jones is a great defender and has had a run of good offensive and defensive games. Pierce hasn't shot the three very well but he's getting his teammates involved in the game and this season on thee days rest Pierce is avergaing 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while keeping his turnovers down considerably. Also Pierce has played well against the Heat this season. Another Celtic to watch is Marcus Banks, against Washington Banks had six steals and 24 points (11-13) in only 27 minutes. Banks played great in the second half, Banks has always been a good defender and his offensive game may finally be developing enough for Carroll to give him more minutes. Watch for the Heat to take advantage of the Celtics undersized power forwards and post up Walter and if he plays Jumaine Jones. I think this will be a close contest but the Heat will beat the Celtics on the glass and win the game by 5. 87 to 82. Notes The Celtics signed Ernest Brown to a 10 day contract Check out Brandon Hunter's letter to Celtic fans at Celtics.com
<font size="7"><font color="Green">Game Day!</font></font> <u>From the Hunter Letter</u>: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Once I got my chance it was amazing. I just wanted to show everybody what I can do out there and prove that I can rebound at the NBA level. I think rebounding is huge when you're talking about winning games. It gives you more shots and cuts down on your opponents attempts, that's why rebounding is big to me and I take a lot of pride in it.</div> Someone get this kid back in the game, PLEASE!
