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KG's MVP Campaign Blocks Out Suns

Turnovers, Boston's rebounding doom Phoenix in 117-97 loss

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 26, 2008 9:57 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Twenty-one turnovers, a whopping disadvantage in rebounds, and Kevin Garnett's monster game sank the Suns in Boston, 117-97. Garnett had 30 points, shooting 63%, and added two takeaways and two blocked shots to a muscular performance by the Celtics, who had 17 offensive rebounds against Phoenix's four. Paul Pierce added 27 for the victors.

Boston had lost five straight to the Suns, who got a game-high 32 points from Amare Stoudemire. Phoenix actually outshot Boston 56% to 52%, but did so on a meager 68 attempts. A chippy first half ended with the teams tied at 57; the Celtics opened the second with a 15-4 run and never looked back.

Boston Celtics', from left, Rajon Rondo (9), Glen Davis, and Paul Pierce help up teammate Kevin Garnett (5) after Garnett was fouled and knocked to the ground.
Boston Celtics', from left, Rajon Rondo (9), Glen Davis, and Paul Pierce help up teammate Kevin Garnett (5) after Garnett was fouled and knocked to the ground.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) high-fives with teammate Paul Pierce (34) after Garnett hit a basket during the fourth quarter of Boston's 117-97 win.
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) high-fives with teammate Paul Pierce (34) after Garnett hit a basket during the fourth quarter of Boston's 117-97 win.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, center, loses the ball between Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) and Paul Pierce, right.
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, center, loses the ball between Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) and Paul Pierce, right.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, left, and head coach Mike D'Antoni, right, argue a technical foul called against Nash called by referee Dick Bavetta, center.
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, left, and head coach Mike D'Antoni, right, argue a technical foul called against Nash called by referee Dick Bavetta, center.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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