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Celtics' Turnaround
Reaches Record Proportions

Apr 2, 2008 11:42 PM CDT

Celtics' Turnaround Reaches Record Proportions

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

(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...

Heat Hit A New Low

Mar 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT

Heat Hit A New Low

Miami scores fewest baskets in history as Boston's backups romp, 88-62

(Newser) - In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much of the rest of the...

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Mar 29, 2008 2:14 AM CDT

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Hawks stave off charging Bulls, Magic best Bucks

(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....

KG Leads Celtics Past Suns

Mar 27, 2008 3:18 AM CDT

KG Leads Celtics Past Suns

Phoenix tanks itself with turnovers

(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...

KG's MVP Campaign
Blocks Out Suns

Mar 26, 2008 9:57 PM CDT

KG's MVP Campaign Blocks Out Suns

Turnovers, Boston's rebounding doom Phoenix in 117-97 loss

(Newser) - Twenty-one turnovers, a whopping disadvantage in rebounds, and Kevin Garnett's monster game sank the Suns in Boston, 117-97. Garnett had 30 points, shooting 63%, and added two takeaways and two blocked shots to a muscular performance by the Celtics, who had 17 offensive rebounds against Phoenix's four. Paul Pierce added...

Feisty Philly Stuns Boston With Late Run

Mar 25, 2008 12:28 AM CDT

Feisty Philly Stuns Boston With Late Run

The A.I. they didn't trade has monster 4th quarter as Celts go cold

(Newser) - The Celtics were on top for all of three quarters, but a surging 76ers team put together a 19-0 run in the fourth and shocked Boston in a chippy 95-90 game. The Sixers' Andre Iguodala produced a fantastic show, notching 13 of his 28 points in the final stanza, thrice...

Hornets
Come Back to Sting Celtics

Mar 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT

Hornets Come Back to Sting Celtics

West scores 37, New Orleans survives horrible start

(Newser) - The New Orleans Hornets followed a strange path in beating the Boston Celtics 113-106 last night, reports the Associated Press. The Hornets fell behind by 15 points early, and let the Celtics hit 75% of their shots, before storming from behind to end Boston's four-game winning streak. David West led...

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Mar 21, 2008 12:16 AM CDT

Celtics Finish Impressive Texas Sweep

Allen hits winning shot as Boston downs Dallas

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics accomplished something last night that no team in the NBA has done in six seasons: complete a three-game sweep in Texas. The Celtics finished off the rare feat with a 94-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks, reports the Associated Press. Boston gave San Antonio its first loss...

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Mar 19, 2008 5:34 AM CDT

Celtics Defense Stops Rockets' Streak at 22

Kings blast past Warriors, Suns get 5th straight over Blazers

(Newser) - The Rockets had followed 22 straight games with victorious press conferences, and nothing short of the NBA's best team could change that tune. With a decisive 94-74 win, the Boston Celtics ended Houston's win streak and held them to their lowest score this season. "I've never seen defense like...

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Mar 17, 2008 11:24 PM CDT

Pierce, Celtics Top Spurs 93-91

Allen-less Boston bests defending champs

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics came from behind and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-91 in Texas, despite being without the services of all-star Ray Allen, who missed his second consecutive game with a jammed left ankle. The Celtics other two stars stepped up in his absence; Paul Pierce scored 22 points...

Absent Allen,
Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Mar 16, 2008 1:10 PM CDT

Absent Allen, Celtics Cruise Past Bucks

Jefferson hits winning shot for Nets, Suns explode against Kings

(Newser) - Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and Kevin House had 17 as the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-77, reports the Associated Press. Ray Allen sat out with a bruised heel. With Allen out, recent signing Sam Cassell made his biggest contribution so far to the Celtics as he hit...

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Mar 12, 2008 11:22 PM CDT

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Magic rout Clippers, Knicks stop bleeding against Heat

(Newser) - Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had 18 point apiece, with Paul Pierce contributing 14 points (all in the first quarter) and eleven assists as the Big Three last night led Boston to a 111-82 rout of the woeful Supersonics, the AP reports. The win is the Celts' tenth straight. Seattle...

Sixers Can't Overcome Slow Start Vs. Celtics

Mar 10, 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Sixers Can't Overcome Slow Start Vs. Celtics

Red-hot Boston snaps Philly's four-game winning streak

(Newser) - Boston blazed out to a 15-0 lead and never looked back in a 100-86 win in front of a sold-out crowd in Philadelphia, its ninth consecutive victory. The Celtics pushed the Sixers into a mostly perimeter offense in which they shot 32% and had only 11 points on the fast...

McGrady Boosts Rockets to 18th Straight Win

Mar 9, 2008 5:30 AM CDT

McGrady Boosts Rockets to 18th Straight Win

Celtics blow past Grizzlies, Blazers outscore Knicks

(Newser) - Tracy McGrady scored 41 points and dished out nine assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 106-96 win over the New Orleans Hornets last night, reports the Houston Chronicle. The win is the 18th in a row for the Rockets, the fourth longest streak in NBA history. Chris Paul...

Bulls Whipped as Celtics Win 7th Straight

Mar 8, 2008 5:44 AM CST

Bulls Whipped as Celtics Win 7th Straight

Elsewhere, Warriors paste Miami while Philly whips rebuilding Sonics

(Newser) - Boston won its seventh straight game, 116-93, over a tired Chicago team last night to retain its three-game lead in the Eastern Conference. This one was never in doubt as the Celtics built a 20-point halftime lead and were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter. Paul Pierce...

Celts Stake Claim as East's Best

Mar 5, 2008 10:10 PM CST

Celts Stake Claim as East's Best

Boston pulls away late to clinch playoff spot, gain ground over rival Detroit in 90-78 win

(Newser) - The Celtics became the first NBA team this season to clinch a playoff spot and gained a tiebreaker against their closest rivals—all in a 90-78 win over the Pistons. Detroit went down 17-3 early, clawed their way back to 78-77 after a Richard Hamilton three following a technical foul...

Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88

Mar 2, 2008 10:19 PM CST

Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett prove a dynamic duo

(Newser) - Winners of five straight, the Boston Celtics continued their domination of the Eastern Conference today with a win over the Atlanta Hawks, 98-88. Paul Pierce accounted for 30 of the Celtics points, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 16 boards, reports the AP. Sam Cassell, recently waived...

Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Mar 1, 2008 12:37 AM CST

Celtics Outlast Haggard Bobcats

Despite strong effort from undermanned Charlotte, C's survive, 108-100

(Newser) - Despite only being able to field a roster of nine men, Charlotte put up a fight yesterday before succumbing to Boston 108-100, the Boston Herald reports. "We're playing with what we have," said Bobcats' coach Sam Vincent. With the lineup chipped away by injury, Charlotte still started...

LeBron Hits Milestone, Loses in Boston

Feb 27, 2008 10:44 PM CST

LeBron Hits Milestone, Loses in Boston

James is the youngest to 10,000 points, but Celtics vets prevail

(Newser) - At 23 years and 59 days old, LeBron James became the youngest in NBA history to reach 10,000 points; however, the record was eclipsed by a 92-87 loss to the league-leading Celtics. Boston evened the season series at 2-2, jumping out to a 25-16 first-quarter lead and snuffing rallies...

Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Feb 26, 2008 3:30 AM CST

Celtics Crush Clippers 104-76

Boston has no trouble wrapping up this road trip

(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 quarter, giving bench players like...