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Sizzling Celtics Scorch Miami

Heat drops to 4-11; Mavericks, Spurs get wins as well

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 1, 2007 12:25 AM CST
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(Newser) – Tonight the Celtics had to work for it - sort of. Boston improved to a league-best 13-2 with a 95-85 win over the turnover-plagued Heat, getting a combined 67 points from its star trio of Garnett, Allen and Pierce, reports the AP. Dwyane Wade had only 10 points as the Heat heard boos from the unhappy home crowd. Elsewhere in the NBA tonight:

  • Minnesota was outscored by 21 points in the fourth quarter and lost to the reigning champs from San Antonio. Manu Ginobili scored 31 for the Spurs.
  • Despite getting little output from Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas put together a 91-80 home win over Portland. Josh Howard scored 23 points and corraled 14 rebounds.

Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal (32) and Dwyane Wade (3) walk back onto the court after a time-out during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. The Celtics won 95-85. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal (32) and Dwyane Wade (3) walk back onto the court after a time-out during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Nov. 30, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley reacts after Dwyane Wade, not pictured, was called for fouling the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. The Celtics won 95-85. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley reacts after Dwyane Wade, not pictured, was called for fouling the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. The...   (Associated Press)
Tennis player Maria Sharapova sits courtside during an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Tennis player Maria Sharapova sits courtside during an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' James Posey, left, and teammates celebrate from the bench after the Celtics scored against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami. The Celtics won 95-85. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Boston Celtics' James Posey, left, and teammates celebrate from the bench after the Celtics scored against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Miami....   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobli, right, of Argentina, soars to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer during an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobli, right, of Argentina, soars to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer during an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, goes airborne after being fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves' Sebastian Telfair (not shown) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Minneapolis. At left is Timberwolves' Al Jefferson, and at right is Ryan Gomes. Parker scored 17 points...
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, goes airborne after being fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves' Sebastian Telfair (not shown) in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich protests a foul call on Tim Duncan in first quarter of a NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 in Minneapolis. Popovich was issued a technical foul. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich protests a foul call on Tim Duncan in first quarter of a NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 in Minneapolis. Popovich...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) attempts a shot over Portland Trailblazers forward Travis Outlaw (25) in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard (5) attempts a shot over Portland Trailblazers forward Travis Outlaw (25) in the first half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Tony...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trailblazers guard Steve Blake (2) comes up with a bloodied nose after a collision with Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the second half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. Blake temporarily left the game but returned to play in the 91-80 loss to...
Portland Trailblazers guard Steve Blake (2) comes up with a bloodied nose after a collision with Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard in the second half of a NBA basketball game in Dallas, Friday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
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