Fri 28 Dec 2007
Pierce’s 37 Helps Celtics Pull Away From SuperSonics 104-96
Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Main
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The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce proved tonight that if necessary, he can carry a team - if for one night.? Pierce, benefitting from extra attention being spent on Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, had a big game in leading the Celtics over the Seattle SuperSonics 104-96 Thursday at Key Arena.
The first half was nip-and-tuck, with neither team holding a big lead throughout; however, Seattle managed to hang with the Celtics and took the lead early in the second half.? A dunk by Seattle’s Chris Wilcox gave the Sonics a 48-47 lead and moments later, Kevin Durant’s 3-pointer gave Seattle a 51-50 lead.? Moments later, Durant would miss a 3-point attempt but Boston’s Ray Allen would make a trey as would Pierce, giving Boston a 59-53 lead.? The SuperSonics would not get any closer than 2 points for the rest of the contest.
Boston was led by Pierce who had a monster game, scoring 37 points - including five 3-pointers - 6 rebounds and 4 assists; Kevin Garnett added 23 and 14 rebounds, while Allen had a subpar night, scoring only 10 on 4-of-13 shooting.? Seattle’s leading scorer was Durant with 25 points, while Delonte West added 19 points, 4 boards and 8 assists; Wilcox chipped in with 13 and 8 rebounds in a workman-like effort. Boston (24-3) next travels to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz Saturday night, while Seattle (8-21) continues their homestand by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves, also on Saturday night.
