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Big Baby, Boston Hold Off Spurs

Posted Feb 10, 08 6:44 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Despite missing Kevin Garnett and starting center Kendrick Perkins, Boston defeated San Antonio 98-90, riding the hot shooting of Paul Pierce, who had 35 points, reports the AP. The Celtics were left with 6-9 "Big Baby" Glen Davis to guard the Spurs' Tim Duncan, who was "held" to 22 points, 14 rebounds. Manu Ginobili added 21 in the loss.

Two of Rajon Rondo's 11 rebounds claim in the final minute as San Antonio scrambled to tie the game. The Spurs, playing without point guard Tony Parker, lost for the first time in five games, and got a good tongue-lashing from their coach for poor offensive play in the third quarter. NBA-best Boston improved to 5-2 during Garnett's absence.

Sources Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News

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San Antonio Spurs' Michael Finley, left, fouls Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) in the third quarter of an NBA game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won 98-90. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Glen Davis (11) looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs' Michael Finley, left, in the third quarter of NBA action, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won 98-90. (AP Photo/Michael...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots against Boston Celtics' Leon Powe, left, in the second quarter of their game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won 98-90. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Glen Davis (11) comes down with the rebound in front of San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) in the first quarter on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. The Celtics won, 98-90. Spurs' Manu...   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) fouls Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) in the first quarter on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)   (Associated Press)
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