As expected, the Celtics have tried to run on offense and dirty up the game on defense, which is pretty much the only way the Paul Pierce-less Celtics could stay close to this Trail Blazer team...

At half-time, we're all tied up at the Rose Garden, 44 - 44, which is extremely disappointing considering the Trail Blazers led by 8 for much of the second quarter.

All the kids in attendance were treated like NBA stars during half-time. The Trail Blazer children were treated with a chance to shoot a free-throw and win a free Chalupa, courtesy of Taco Bell.

As for the game itself, the Celtics have out-scored Portland 28 to 18 in the paint, and they've really curbed Randolph's quest for 50 points. Randolph and R.O.Y. have been held to 4 points apiece, while Jamaal Magloire leads all Trail Blazers with 7 points.

Juan Dixon and Joel Pryzbilla both have 6 points, while Ime Udoka and Sergio Rodriguez have combined for 7 assists.

Ryan Gomes and Al Jefferson lead all Celtics with 10 points each. Point guard Sebastian Telfair has 0 points, but has dished 2 assists to help the Celtics.

The Trail Blazers need to lock it down in the second half if they want to start the year off right. If Randolph scores 46 points, not only will he fulfill the 50 point prediction, but he will also start 2007 off with a Taco Bell treat- giving the Trail Blazers 100 points and all fans in attendance a free Chalupa!

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