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Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Boston has no trouble wrapping up this road trip

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 3:30 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Celtics had no problem dispatching the Clippers last night, pulling out to a 23-17 lead after one quarter and then gathering momentum for a 104-76 victory. Paul Pierce (17 points) and Kevin Garnett (11) weren’t needed to seal the game in the fourth quarter, giving bench players like James Posey (17) their chance to shine, the Boston Herald reports.

Boston coach Doc Rivers attributed the win to his team’s “great focus,” but he could also have mentioned the Clippers’ 18% three-point shooting, or 56% free-throw success rate, or overall lackluster performance. Tim Thomas topped out Los Angeles’ stats with 15 points and nine boards, while Corey Maggette shot 4-for-12 for 11 points.

Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton commits an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics Leon Powe during the first half of a basketball game in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton commits an offensive foul against the Boston Celtics Leon Powe during the first half of a basketball game in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett shoots a free throw during the second half of a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett shoots a free throw during the second half of a NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics players, from left, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce talk during a time out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The Celtics won 104-76. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Boston Celtics players, from left, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce talk during a time out during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton dunks the ball during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Los Angeles Clippers' Al Thornton dunks the ball during the first half of a basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett cheers on his teammates during the second half of a basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The Celtics won 104-76. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc)
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett cheers on his teammates during the second half of a basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. The Celtics won 104-76. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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