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Celtics Take Grizzlies to Rack Up 28-3

Pistons win 11th straight at Toronto; Houston tips Orlando

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 5, 2008 6:29 AM CST
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(Newser) – Boston got 20 points from Allen—only it was Tony not Ray—in a 100-96 win over the hapless Grizzlies last night. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce had 23 points apiece while Ray Allen barely got on the scoresheet, sinking two free throws inside of 10 seconds remaining. Juan Carlos Navarro led Memphis with 20 points. Elsewhere in hoops:

  • Detroit didn't look ahead to its big Saturday matchup with Boston as it took care of Toronto with ease, 101-85. Chris Bosh had 23 points, 16 rebounds in a losing effort.
  • Orlando lost another heartbreaker at home, 96-94 against Houston as a tip-in at the buzzer by Adonal Foyle was disallowed after a long replay review.

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) celebrates with teammate Rajon Rondo during the second half of their 100-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) celebrates with teammate Rajon Rondo during the second half of their 100-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)   (Associated Press)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) bleeds from his mouth after being hit by Celtics forward James Posey's forearm during their 100-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) bleeds from his mouth after being hit by Celtics forward James Posey's forearm during their 100-96 loss to the Boston Celtics in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball stripped by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) during the first half of their game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball stripped by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) during the first half of their game in Boston, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace, left, knocks the ball away from Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh during their game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. The Pistons extended their win streak to 11 games defeating the Raptors 101-85. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld)
Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace, left, knocks the ball away from Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh during their game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. The Pistons extended their win streak to 11 games defeating...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess, right, drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh during their NBA game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld)
Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess, right, drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh during their NBA game in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld)   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh is pressured by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell during first half NBA action in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld)
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh is pressured by Detroit Pistons' Jason Maxiell during first half NBA action in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Adrian Wyld)   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11), of China, loses control of the ball as he is fouled by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of an NBA game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11), of China, loses control of the ball as he is fouled by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of an NBA game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle (31) takes a shot over Houston Rockets forward Steve Novak, foreground, and forward Luis Scola (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. Houston won 96-94.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle (31) takes a shot over Houston Rockets forward Steve Novak, foreground, and forward Luis Scola (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Houston Rockets guard Luther Head, center, gets between Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) and forward Dwight Howard, right, for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Houston Rockets guard Luther Head, center, gets between Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) and forward Dwight Howard, right, for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando,...   (Associated Press)
PGA golfer Tiger Woods, right, jokes with the Orlando Magic mascot during a time out during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
PGA golfer Tiger Woods, right, jokes with the Orlando Magic mascot during a time out during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Jan. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)   (Associated Press)
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