All indications are that Prigs will miss some time because of that ankle sprain and TC said he feels great and the bulging disc was a blessing in disguise because his legs feel fresh from the rest. So it looks like Copeland may start in place of Prigs.
All year Woody has played with improvised lineups that have worked but starting Shump at SG and Copeland at SF may be the best combo he's put on the floor to date. Copeland has been impressive playing starters minutes in the last two games and while Woody is non-committal on Cope starting I think it's a ploy not to tip his hand to the Celts. How can he ignore Cope's performance? He may be a rookie not used to playoff pressure but I think you have to use him.
Starting Lineup
PG Raymond Felton
SG Iman Shumpert
SF Chris Copeland
PF Carmelo Anthony
C Tyson Chandler
All year Woody has played with improvised lineups that have worked but starting Shump at SG and Copeland at SF may be the best combo he's put on the floor to date. Copeland has been impressive playing starters minutes in the last two games and while Woody is non-committal on Cope starting I think it's a ploy not to tip his hand to the Celts. How can he ignore Cope's performance? He may be a rookie not used to playoff pressure but I think you have to use him.
Starting Lineup
PG Raymond Felton
SG Iman Shumpert
SF Chris Copeland
PF Carmelo Anthony
C Tyson Chandler