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Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Posted Mar 29, 08 2:14 AM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(Newser) – The Big Three all hit double digits last night, as the Celtics cruised to a 112-92 victory over the Hornets, the AP reports, avenging a loss in New Orleans last week. Paul Pierce led the pack with 27 points, and was joined by Kevin Garnett's 21 and Ray Allen's 12. The win solidified Boston's position atop the East, as they lead Detroit by six with 10 to play. Elsewhere in the NBA:

  • The Bulls fought to within one point from 22 down twice in the final minutes before Atlanta, led by Mike Bibby's 30 points, proved to be too much. The Hawks escaped with a 106-103 victory
  • Orlando captured their franchise best 28th road win as Dwight Howard dominated Milwaukee with 25 points and 11 rebounds. The Magic cruised, 103-86.

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Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) makes a move against New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul (3) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 28, 2008, in Boston.   ((AP Photo/Michael Dwyer))
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, left, dunks the ball as New Orleans Hornets' David West, lower right, looks on in the third quarter. The Celtics won, 112-92.   ((AP Photo/Michael Dwyer))
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard gets fouled by the Milwaukee Bucks' Royal Ivey, left, in the first half of their NBA basketball game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Milwaukee.   ((AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps))
Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams, left, and Orlando Magic's Carlos Arroyo battle for a loose ball in the second half of their NBA basketball game Thursday, Mar. 28, 2008, in Milwaukee.   ((AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps))
Chicago Bulls' Tyrus Thomas (24) and Andres Nocioni (5) defend as Philadelphia 76ers' Louis Williams during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/H. Rumph, Jr.)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (9) shoots over Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27), of Georgia, during the first half of a basketball game Friday, March 28, 2008, in Atlanta.   ((AP Photo/John Amis))
Chicago Bulls forward Andres Nocioni, left, of Argentina, grabs a loose ball as Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress reaches for it during the second half of an NBA basketball game. Atlanta won 106-103.   ((AP Photo/John Amis))
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