Celtics' Amir Johnson: Benched for Game 3

Johnson will be replaced by Gerald Green in the starting lineup for Friday's Game 3 versus the Bulls.

Analysis:

Johnson's benching comes after he played merely nine minutes in Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Chicago. The big man is averaging just 4.5 points and 3.0 rebounds this series, so in an attempt to shake things up, and hopefully help the rebound-desperate Celtics, coach Brad Stevens has plugged Green in his place to stretch the floor and potentially force the Bulls into smaller lineups.