Celtics: Team ready to play Milwaukee at home following season-opening loss to the Miami Heat

(AP) — After the Celtics’ season-opening loss to the defending NBA-champion Miami Heat, they’re ready to face Milwaukee at home. Paul Pierce says one goal for the season is to improve in Boston. The Celtics lost five of their first nine games in Boston last season before bouncing back to finish with a 24-9 home record.

Next game: Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. on Friday 11/2/2012