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Stars Have Huge First Half For Celtics

Posted Nov 7, 07 11:20 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Boston's big three made it look easy last night, pounding Denver for a 77 point first half on their way to a 119-93 victory. None of Boston's big stars finished with less than twenty points, with Paul Pierce putting up 26 and Kevin Garnett 23, with 13 rebounds. The Celtics have cruised to a 3-0 start, winning by an average of 24 points.

Boston's franchise high points in a half is 85, which likewise came against Denver, twice. Despite a strong 22 point performance from Allen Iverson,  the Nuggets never found a way to rally, hindered by Carmelo Anthony's 3-13 shooting effort. Iverson let his frustration show after a technical call in  the second quarter, exclaiming to the ref "We're down 25, isn't that enough?"

Sources Associated Press, Boston Herald

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, hauls down a rebound against Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby during their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Nov. 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kendrick Perkins, left, slams a dunk after beating Denver Nuggets' Nene Hilario, of Brazil, right, during the first quarter of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 7,...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and fans celebrate as the Celtics lead at the end of the third quarter during their basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Boston, Wednesday Nov. 7, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kendrick Perkins, left, slams a dunk after beating Denver Nuggets' Nene Hilario, of Brazil, right, during the first quarter of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, Nov. 7,...   (Associated Press)
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