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Big concern

What do the Celtics have to worry about tonight against the Knicks?

“Size,” said Doc Rivers. “Great size with [Eddy]Curry and [Zach] Randolph. And it’s relentless. It’s all game. And size and energy, because their bench is tough. They come in with great energy off the bench. Their point guard spot, Stephon [Marbury] is just so much stronger and bigger than Rajon [Rondo], so those are concerns.”

With games against Cleveland, New York, and Miami, Celtics center Kendrick Perkins is in the midst of a challenging week.

“Perk’s a big guy,” said Rivers. “But Illgauskus is big, and we’ve got Shaq [tomorrow night against Miami]. But that’s fine. That’s why he’s in there. He’ll fight, and so will Scot [Pollard], and so will Glen Davis.”

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