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Kevin Garnett stories: 64 news summaries

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 Pistons Head Home 'All-Square' 

Detroit beats Boston on the road to tie series

May 23, 08 2:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Detroit Pistons proved that a visiting team can win in Boston. Now they can reach the NBA finals without having to do it again. Richard Hamilton nailed 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 last night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing... More »

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basketball • Detroit Pistons • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Chauncey Billups • Richard Hamilton • 2008 NBA playoffs

Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

Hot-and-cold guard key to each win in Boston's baffling playoff run

May 21, 08 8:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to... More »

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NBA • Detroit Pistons • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Tayshaun Prince • Richard Hamilton • Rajon Rondo • Antonio McDyess • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA Playoffs

 C's Best Cavs,
 Take 3-2 Series Lead 

May 14, 08 11:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA title. Cleveland hopes for one more chance. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Rajon Rondo added 20 points and 13 assists, and the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 96-89 on Wednesday... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics

NBA Playoffs

 James, Cavs Batter
 Homesick Celts 

Cleveland evens series as Boston remains winless on the road in the playoffs

May 12, 08 10:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - Back to even, and back to Boston—with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at... More »

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NBA • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • 2008 NBA playoffs

game of the night

Cavaliers Get Back Into Series With Celtics

Solid defense helps Cleveland cut Boston's lead to 2-1

May 10, 08 10:57 PM CDT
(Newser) - It was the Boston Celtics, not Ben Wallace, feeling dizzy after this one. Wallace started Game 3 despite occasional dizziness from an inner ear infection and had one of his best performances since joining Cleveland in a midseason trade. His defensive presence inside was a major factor in the Cavaliers'... More »

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NBA • basketball • Cleveland Cavaliers • Ben Wallace • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA Playoffs

 Celtics Top Punchless Cavaliers 

Boston wins Game 2 handily as LeBron struggles again

May 8, 08 10:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. Pierce scored 19 points, Kevin Garnett added 13 with 12 rebounds, and Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought with 16 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Cavaliers... More »

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NBA • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • 2008 NBA playoffs

GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Celtics Frustrate
 James in Game One 

Garnett scores 28 in defensive struggle; Boston prevails, 76-72

May 6, 08 10:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch—or at virtually any other time—and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Cleveland Cavaliers • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA PLAYOFFS

Garnett, Celts Finally Finish Off
Feisty Atlanta

Boston earns date with LeBron, Cleveland in the second round

May 4, 08 5:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 22 points, and the Celtics turned back the pesky Atlanta Hawks with a 99-65 victory Sunday in Game 7 of their playoff series, earning a second-round matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Round 2 begins Tuesday night,... More »

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NBA • basketball • LeBron James • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Kendrick Perkins • Rajon Rondo • Joe Johnson • 2008 NBA playoffs

GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Hawks Force Celtics to Game 7 

Joe Johnson's three-pointer with a minute remaining holds up

May 2, 08 11:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - Atlanta just won't let go of its first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Joe Johnson • Marvin Williams • 2008 NBA playoffs

NBA PLAYOFFS

 Celtics Top Hawks,
 Lead Series 3-2 

May 1, 08 12:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch. Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points and Ray Allen hit three 3-pointers in the middle of the third quarter Wednesday night to turn back the... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks

Game of the Night

Johnson, Hawks Surprise Celtics Again 97-92

All-star scores 35
as series returns to Boston tied 2-2

Apr 28, 08 11:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - Forget about a Boston sweep. The Hawks are headed back to Beantown all tied up with the mighty Celtics. Joe Johnson scored 35 points—20 in the fourth quarter—and Josh Smith added 28 points and seven blocks for Atlanta, which surprised the Celtics again 97-92 on Monday night to... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Atlanta Hawks • Joe Johnson

Game of the Night

Smith Soars Over Celtics 

Hawks trim first round series deficit to 2-1

Apr 27, 08 12:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Led by high-flying Josh Smith, the Atlanta Hawks finally showed they can beat the Boston Celtics. Good timing. Smith scored 27 points—and give him a perfect 10 in his own personal dunking contest—to lead the Hawks to a 102-93 victory Saturday night that breathed life into their long-shot... More »

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Rondo Leads Celtics to Win Over Hawks, 96-77

Boston holds 2-0 series lead

Apr 24, 08 7:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Bibby was booed every time he touched the ball after shooting 4-for-17 from the field in the first two games. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Rondo added 12 points,... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Josh Smith • Kendrick Perkins • Rajon Rondo • Mike Bibby

Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

Game 1 loss leaves Atlanta winless against
Boston this season

Apr 21, 08 12:18 AM CDT
(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... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Al Horford • Rajon Rondo • Joe Johnson

Celtics Prevent
Hawks From Clinching

Cassell, Boston keep Atlanta from reaching playoffs for first time since 1999

Apr 12, 08 9:43 PM CDT
(Newser) - Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory tonight. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier today.... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Atlanta Hawks • Josh Smith • Sam Cassell • Al Horford • Joe Johnson • Mike Bibby

C's Cough Up Lead,
Beat Bucks in OT 

New Big Three return to lead the Green

Apr 8, 08 11:54 PM CDT
(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... More »

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NBA • basketball • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Milwaukee Bucks • Paul Pierce

Celtics Top Bobcats Without Big Three

Stars don't play, but Powe helps Boston clinch home-court

Apr 6, 08 1:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Even without the Big Three, the Boston Celtics had enough firepower to make history. Leon Powe had 22 points and nine rebounds, leading a makeshift lineup of Celtics who were never threatened in a 101-78 win over the Charlotte Bobcats last night that not only clinched home-court advantage throughout the... More »

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Celtics' Turnaround
Reaches Record Proportions

Boston's 60th win a romp over Indiana, 92-77

Apr 2, 08 11:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Celtics' 60th win of the season was a 92-77 joyride against the Pacers, marking a 36-win improvement over the previous year—tying the 1996-97 Spurs for the best turnaround in league history. It was Boston's 41st win by at least 10 points, and it featured a typical 20-point, 11-rebound... More »

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NBA • basketball • Indiana Pacers • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Danny Granger • Jeff Foster

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Hawks stave off charging Bulls, Magic best Bucks

Mar 29, 08 2:14 AM CDT
(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.... More »

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NBA • New Orleans Hornets • basketball • Chicago Bulls • Detroit Pistons • Orlando Magic • Kevin Garnett • Ray Allen • Boston Celtics • Milwaukee Bucks • Paul Pierce • Dwight Howard • Atlanta Hawks • Mike Bibby

 KG Leads Celtics Past Suns 

Phoenix tanks itself with turnovers

Mar 27, 08 3:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Amare Stoudemire got the game-high 32 points for Phoenix, but the Celtics took last night's game, 117-97. Stoudemire's five turnovers contributed to a Suns total of 21, which gave Boston 30 points to match Kevin Garnett's team-high total. Paul Pierce added 27 points with the help of a perfect third... More »

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NBA • basketball • Phoenix Suns • Steve Nash • Amare Stoudemire • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Shaquille O'Neal • Rajon Rondo

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