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KG Carries Celts Past Rockets

Big Ticket takes over in the fourth after Bonzi, Yao nullify 20-point deficit

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Jan 3, 2008 3:17 AM CST
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(Newser) – After Houston had converted a 20-point hole into a three-point advantage, and with Boston's two centers fouled out of the game, Kevin Garnett willed his team back out of the red. The rangy power forward had 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, where he also helped to smother a previously indefensible Yao Ming.

After his 19-footer put the game out of reach (final score: 97-93), teammate Paul Pierce leapt onto his back in a fit of unbridled symbolism. Houston's other marquee player, Tracy McGrady, was out of the game with a sprained knee, but mercurial backup Bonzi Wells did his best T-Mac impression, springing for 25 and 9 boards.

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard Bonzi Wells, during the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard Bonzi Wells, during the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, rubs his face after battling for a rebound during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. At right is Boston Celtics guard Eddie House. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, rubs his face after battling for a rebound during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. At right is...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets Yao Ming of China dives for a loose ball while Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, right, follows during the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. At rear left is Houston Rockets guard Luther Head (2) and at rear right is Boston Celtics...
Houston Rockets Yao Ming of China dives for a loose ball while Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, right, follows during the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. At rear...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce leaps on the back of teammate Kevin Garnett (5) as after hitting a basket, pulling away from the Houston Rockets during the final minutes of the second half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. The Celtics beat the Rockets 97-93. (AP...
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce leaps on the back of teammate Kevin Garnett (5) as after hitting a basket, pulling away from the Houston Rockets during the final minutes of the second half of their...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett yells as he takes to the floor to face Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, right, in the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett yells as he takes to the floor to face Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, right, in the first half of their basketball game in Boston, Wednesday Jan. 2, 2008....   (Associated Press)
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