After their 5-1 home-stand, the Boston Celtics (33-9) go on the road to face the Washington Wizards (12-29) tonight at 7:00 p.m. EST in Washington. The Wizards have done better at home (12-9) than on the road (0-20). The Celtics better hope that their recent home success can be brought on to the road. This game is also their second of a back-to-back. However, since none of the Boston starters played more than 32 minutes last night, the Celtics should be fresh and ready for the young Wizards squad. The Celtics have five road games out of their next six.
The Celtics need to stop ohn Wall and Nick Young. Since trading away Gilbert Arenas, Young and Wall have improved their play and are now leading the Wizards without being confused of their roles. Wall is the point guard of the future for the Wizards and Young. Young has started 17 games for the Wizards and has scored over 20 points a game when he does start. When Young is on the bench, he scores a little over 13 a game. If the Celtics defense can stop these two players, then they will continue their winning ways.
The Celtics need to have a great performance from Ray Allen and Paul Pierce if they expect a victory. Kevin Garnett also needs to continue his defensive ways and have another double-double. Also, Rajon Rondo needs to control the tempo of the game and help his teammates find their shots.
Pierce and Allen will each have 22 points and Garnett will score 17 with 12 rebounds. Rondo will have 18 assists and the Celtics will cruise to a 102-94 victory.