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Surging Celts Hold Off Miami, Move to 8-0

Posted Nov 16, 07 11:00 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Paul Pierce, in foul trouble most of the second half, dropped in a layup with 25 seconds left to give the Boston Celtics a 92-91 win over the Miami Heat, and his team their best start since 1972-73. Boston's new Big Three combined for 57 points while Miami's Dwyane Wade, in his first start this season, had 23 points.

The champs of 2005-06 have stumbled out of the gate at 1-8, with center Shaquille O'Neal appearing to be on the decline. Despite thos struggles, they fought back from 14 down with eight minutes to play to take the lead before Pierce's bucket. Rajon Rondo had nine points and 10 assists for Boston, which faces a stiff test Sunday against Orlando.

Sources Associated Press, Boston Globe

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Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) battles for a rebound with Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem, right, during the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Friday Nov. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, drives past Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during the first half of the Celtics' 92-91 win Friday Nov. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward James Posey, rear, hugs Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett after Boston beat the Miami Heat 92-91 in Boston, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) puts up the game winning shot over Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) in the final seconds of their basketball game in Boston, Friday Nov. 16, 2007. The Celtics...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal (32) dumps off the ball as he is pressured by Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) and Kendrick Perkins, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston,...   (Associated Press)
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