Feb

24

Celtics Chew Up Spit Out (Mc)Nuggets 114-76

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Game Recap 

Ray Allen 2.24a

Suddenly the Boston Celtics have recaptured their swagger and along with it a kick butt and take names game style! One day after humiliating the Phoenix Suns, the “Green Team” went into the mile high city and put a beating on the Denver Nuggets Monday 114-76. Boston scored early and often turning the game into a blowout by half time. Ray Allen led the Celtics effort with 26 points. Boston playing without the “Big Ticket” Kevin Garnett out with a  strained right knee, were still firing on all cylinders.

This could possibly have been the worst game that Denver has played since acquiring Chauncey Billups from Detroit in November. Their offense or lack there of had no fluidity throughout the night. The Celtics took a 29-20 lead at the end of the first quarter, and things quickly went down hill from there for the Nuggets. Boston put the game away in  the second quarter going into the half with an insurmountable 60-37 lead. If there was even a shred of doubt left about the outcome, it was dissipated in the third as the “Green Team” were on top 86-58. The fourth quarter was just extended garbage time.

Ray Allen led all players with 26 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block, while Paul Pierce had 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block. Leon Powe scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, Rajon Rondo scored 14 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.

J.R. Smith came off the bench with 19 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds, Carmelo Anthony added 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist. Linas Kleiza scored 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Boston is now 46-12, Denver is now 37-20.

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