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Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Magic rout Clippers, Knicks stop bleeding against Heat

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2008 11:22 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had 18 point apiece, with Paul Pierce contributing 14 points (all in the first quarter) and eleven assists as the Big Three last night led Boston to a 111-82 rout of the woeful Supersonics, the AP reports. The win is the Celts' tenth straight. Seattle has dropped six straight, and 10 of 11. In other NBA action:

  • Dwight Howard's 22 points propelled Orlando to a 110-88 drubbing of the Clippers. Howard posted 13 rebounds to earn his 57th double-double of the year.
  • Nearly snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, New York blew most of a 14-point  lead before beating benighted Miami, 91-88. The Knicks' victory snapped a seven-game skid, sending Miami to 3-33 in their last 36.

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34), Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20, and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5).
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34), Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20, and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5).   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) launches a jumper against Seattle SuperSonics during the first half of their basketball game in Boston Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) launches a jumper against Seattle SuperSonics during the first half of their basketball game in Boston Wednesday, March 12, 2008.   (Associated Press)
After bruising his thigh, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) is helped up off the floor by teammate Magic guard Carlos Arroyo Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Orlando won, 110-88.
After bruising his thigh, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) is helped up off the floor by teammate Magic guard Carlos Arroyo Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Orlando won, 110-88.   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) takes a shot over Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Orlando won 110-88.
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) takes a shot over Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Orlando won 110-88.   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks forward Zach Randolph, left, and guards Jamal Crawford, center, and Nate Robinson, chat as they step off the court during a timeout late in the fourth quarter in Miami.
New York Knicks forward Zach Randolph, left, and guards Jamal Crawford, center, and Nate Robinson, chat as they step off the court during a timeout late in the fourth quarter in Miami.   (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford (11) passes past Miami Heat forward Bobby Jones during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Miami.
New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford (11) passes past Miami Heat forward Bobby Jones during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Miami.   (Associated Press)
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Magic 110 Clippers 88
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Knicks 91 Heat 88
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