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A Perfect 12 at Home for Boston

Posted Dec 14, 07 11:31 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) –  The last time the Celtics started this hot at home, they went to the NBA Finals in 1985. Boston hopes to continue that trend after improving to 12-0 at the "new" Garden with a 22 point win over Milwaukee, reports the AP. Paul Pierce had 32 points to help overcome the absence of the injured Ray Allen. Elsewhere in hoops:

  • Jason Kapono was one of many stories tonight for Toronto with 18 points and a career-high 16 assists as the Raptors won their fourth straight—this one at Indiana 104-93. Toronto overcame a 17-point deficit.
  • Sacramento got its first road win this season, topping Philly by 10. Brad Miller led the Kings with 25 points, 10 boards.

Source Associated Press

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett pumps his fist as they pull ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, on Friday Dec. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) yells towards the end of the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Boston, Friday Dec. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Simmons, center, loses control of the ball as he is pressured between Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, and forward Kevin Garnett, right, in the second half of their...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, left, hits a shot over Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster in the first half of NBA basketball action in Indianapolis, Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)   (Associated Press)
Indiana Pacers Mike Dunleavy, left, drives on Toronto Raptors forward Jason Kapono in the second half of NBA basketball action in Indianapolis, Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Kapona led the Raptors with 29 points...   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings Brad Miller, left, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala attempts to block during the third quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in Philadelphia. Miller was the...   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings' Mikki Moore slam dunks the ball during the first quarter of a basketball game with the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in Philadelphia. Moore tied his career-high of 24 points...   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings' Beno Udrih, left, of Slovenia, and John Salmons, watch as Philadelphia 76ers Willie Green gets the loose ball during the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in...   (Associated Press)
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