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Celtics End Mini-Skid at Three

Boston comes back to win over Portlant

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 24, 2008 9:53 PM CST

(Newser) – Coming off one of the worst games in his career, Paul Pierce found redemption in the Celtics 112-102 win over the Trail Blazers today, as Pierce led the team with 30 points and seven rebounds. Portland looked determined to extend Boston’s losing-streak to four,... Read full story »

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