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Celtics End Mini-Skid at Three

Boston comes back to win over Portlant

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 24, 2008 9:53 PM CST
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(Newser) – Coming off one of the worst games in his career, Paul Pierce found redemption in the Celtics 112-102 win over the Trail Blazers today, as Pierce led the team with 30 points and seven rebounds. Portland looked determined to extend Boston’s losing-streak to four, but faltered after guard Brandon Roy left the game in the 3rd period with an ankle injury.    

"We've been struggling," Pierce said. "Last game our defense finally came back, but the offense just wasn't there. But tonight, we've got both ends of the court in gear." While the Western Conference hasn’t been kind to the Celtics, they still lead the league in wins. Boston concludes its trip out west tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake, left, holds off Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo during the first half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake, left, holds off Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo during the first half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw during the second half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Pierce led the Celtics with 30 points to beat the Blazers 112-102. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw during the second half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Pierce led the Celtics...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, left, and Jarrett Jack, center, watch during the second half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Rondo scored 15 points as the Celtics beat the Blazers 112-102. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, shoots as Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla, left, and Jarrett Jack, center, watch during the second half of their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb....   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla during their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, right, shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla during their game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)   (Associated Press)
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