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Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Posted Mar 1, 08 12:37 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Despite only being able to field a roster of nine men, Charlotte put up a fight yesterday before succumbing to Boston 108-100, the Boston Herald reports.  "We're playing with what we have," said Bobcats' coach Sam Vincent. With the lineup chipped away by injury, Charlotte still started strong, taking an early 14-7 lead before Boston pulled away for good at 24-23.

Boston, who suffered their only double digit loss of the season to Charlotte, was led by Ray Allen's 22 points and Rajon Rondo's career high 16 assists. The Bobcats, who have not won a road game this season when trailing at the half, managed to pull within five with little more than two minutes remaining before succumbing.

Sources Boston Herald, Associated Press

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, center, battles for the ball with Charlotte Bobcats guard Jason Richardson (23) and forward Nazr Mohammed, left, during the second half of their NBA basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts with the crowd during the fourth quarter of a 108-100 win against the Charlotte Bobcats during their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, tries to drive around Charlotte Bobcats guard Jared Dudley (4) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday Feb. 29, 2008. Allen scored...   (Associated Press)
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