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Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

Posted Apr 21, 08 12:18 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win last night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Al Horford led the Hawks with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Joe Johnson added 19 points.

Garnett had skipped two days of practice for personal reasons before rejoining his teammates Saturday. He didn't miss a beat. Playing in his first playoff series in four years, the former Minnesota star had 10 rebounds. When he left with 3:26 remaining in the game, fans chanted "MVP, MVP." Paul Pierce scored 16 for Boston and Rajon Rondo had 15.

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Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress, center left, tries to drive through Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5), guard Ray Allen and forward Leon Powe (0) during Game 1 of their NBA playoff series.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) drives to the basket past Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford (15) during Game 1 of their NBA first-round playoff basketball series in Boston last night.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, right, jokes with teammates Dustin Pedroia, center, and Mike Lowell as they sit courtside for Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series between...   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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