2.20.2009

McHale Starting in Cornbread's Absence

1981-82 Boston Celtics

Of all the Celtics , no one is looking forward to playing the Milwaukee Bucks tonight (Ch. 4, 9 o'clock) more than Kevin McHale, the second-year player who has suddenly found himself thrust into a starting role.

For Boston, which will be trying to extend its winning streak to five games, it is a major test against a team that would be a difficult opponent even if it weren't leading the NBA's Central Division. The Bucks' modest two game winning streak includes victories over Los Angeles at home and Philadelphia on the road Wednesday.

For McHale, it will be a return to the Midwest, where he was a star at the University of Minnesota a few years ago.

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