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C's Cough Up Lead, Beat Bucks in OT

New Big Three return to lead the Green

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(Newser) – The Big Three were back to build a big lead, but the Boston Celtics' reserves coughed it up and had to come back in overtime for a 107-104 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Eddie House's 3-pointer gave Boston a lead with 1:29 left in overtime, and the Celtics held the Bucks scoreless the rest of the way.

Boston has won seven straight. After sitting out the Celtics' victory at Charlotte on Saturday, stars Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce lobbied coach Doc Rivers to play Tuesday night. Rivers originally wanted to get them another night of rest but relented. Garnett scored 21 points, Allen had 11 and Pierce, who returned to the team after the birth of his daughter, had 14.

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, fouls Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe, left, in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, fouls Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe, left, in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, left, battles for the rebound with Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, in the second half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, left, battles for the rebound with Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, in the second half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, blocks the shot attempt from Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut, right, blocks the shot attempt from Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, in the first half of a basketball game Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Darren Hauck)
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