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Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Boston has no trouble wrapping up this road trip

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 26, 2008 3:30 AM CST

(Newser) – The Celtics had no problem dispatching the Clippers last night, pulling out to a 23-17 lead after one quarter and then gathering momentum for a 104-76 victory. Paul Pierce (17 points) and Kevin Garnett (11) weren’t needed to seal the game in the fourth... Read full story »

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