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The Boston Celtics play the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, October 10th, 2006. The game will be at 7:00 EST and will be televised by New England.

The Boston Celtics' '05-'06 season series agaisnt the Cleveland Cavaliers consisted of four regular season games and two preseason games [the following is in reverse order]. The Celtics' regular season record against the Cavaliers last season was 0-4. The Celtics won one of two games against the Cavaliers in the preseason of last year.

The Boston Cetlics' final regular season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in a loss, 88-93 (boxscore). In their 81st game, the Celtics had little reason to play, as they were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs at this point. Tony Allen and Gerald Green combined for 40 points against a LeBron-less Cavalier team. Larry Hughes' 21/5/6/5 were enough for victory.

The Boston Cetlics' second to last regular season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in a loss, 82-94 (boxscore). Consistent with the season series, the Celtics' bench was completely inadequate, as the starting lineup scored 71 of the Celtics' 82 points, 36 of the Celtics' 44 rebounds, and 16 of the Celtics' 19 assists. The Cavaliers were once again lead by LeBron James' 36 points.

The Boston Cetlics' second regular season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in a loss, 109-113 (boxscore). The double overtime thriller concluded in misfortune despite Paul Pierce's fifty points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. LeBron James had a triple-double [43/12/11/2/4] leading the Cavs to victory. Aside from three other starters, no Celtics players scored over six points even considering the ten extra minutes of playing time. The game became Paul versus LeBron very quickly.

The Boston Celtics' first regular season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in a loss, 93-115 (boxscore). Three Celtics players scored twenty or more points [Paul Pierce, Ricky Davis, and Mark Blount]; however, the remaining players did not score more than six points, as the Celtics committed twenty turnovers to the Cavaliers' eight. LeBron James and Larry Hughes combined for 61 of the Cavaliers' 115 points and Drew Gooden had a double-double [13/15].

The Boston Celtics' final preseason game agains the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in victory, 101-100 (boxscore). As NBA.com described it, "The third-stringers of the Boston Celtics got the better of the third-stringers of the Cleveland Cavaliers." Ricky Davis and JUSTIN REED [!] each scored nineteen points and Gerald Green hit the game winner. The Cavaliers were lead by LeBron James [16] and Zydrunas Ilgauskas [18], as both teams prepared for their regular season openers.

The Boston Celtics' first preseason game agains the Cleveland Cavaliers resulted in a loss, 86-99 (boxscore). As NBA.com described it, "The third-stringers of the Boston Celtics got the better of the third-stringers of the Cleveland Cavaliers." Paul Pierce [who else?] lead the Celtics with eighteen points and seven rebounds. The Cavaliers were lead by workout warrior and general bust Luke Jackson and his fourteen points, only 111 less than his career total.

The probable starters for each team:





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Well, it has been a long off-season. I'm ready for some basketball and there is no better feeling than watching LeBron and the Cavaliers beat the Celtics for the first of many times [ ]. Just under six months removed from their last game, the Boston Celtics are the same different team, making multiple transactions, while still retaining their inferiority. No longer with the team [thankfully] is Raef LaFrentz, Dan Dickau, and Orien Greene. The new additions to the franchise include grizzled veteran Theo Ratliff, and young guns Sebastian Telfair, Rajon Rondo, Leon Powe, and Allen Ray. The Celtics will likely use their familiar starting lineup of Delonte West, Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak, Ryan Gomes, and Kendrick Perkins, but expect to see a lot of playing time from the younger players, as Doc begins his season-long quest to determine the rotation.

Will add more if convenient.

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omg...basketball...im so excited its ridiculous

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I can't believe it's almost here. Wow, finally a real sport on TV!

agoo101284

All of the excitement, and I'm nine hours away.

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BackwoodsBum

Shouldn't this read:

"The Celtics will likely use their familiar starting lineup of Delonte West, Paul Pierce, Wally Szczerbiak, Ryan Gomes, and Kendrick Perkins, but expect to see a lot of playing time from the younger players, as Doc begins his season-long quest to determine which 15 guys he will shuffle in and out of the lineup at random throughout the season.

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Causeway

Very much looking forward to some actualu hoops. I specifically am excited to see how Big Al, Perks, Theo, Bassy and Rondo look.

Sundance

Woo hoo! Let's get this thing started!

KingHandles

Yeah, I have it auto tuned already. I love seeing these guys on T.V. again after a long summer. Theres no better feeling.

LX

Alright, time for anothe rseason of ****ty Celtics basketball!

Yes!

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P-Dub34

I can't wait to watch this game...






...on NBA.com gamecast.

What do you mean? Baseball's been on for months.

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"Paul Pierce is the (expletive) truth. Quote me on that and don't take nothing out. I knew he could play, but I didn't know he could play like this. Paul Pierce is the truth."

- Shaquille O'Neal

"Kirilenko's eyes started to tear in the locker room as he talked in a shaky voice about his frustrations and inability to stop Pierce. He played just four minutes in the final quarter because of his inept defense, but his small consolation was that none of his teammates could do any better."

- Salt Lake Tribune

"I think he is at a point in his career where he gets very distracted by having a hand in his face."

- Portland forward Buck Williams on Larry Bird, before Larry Legend dropped 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists in a double overtime win

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