Pierce keys Celtics' ninth straight win
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12/01/2008 -
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Pierce scored 17 of his team-high 24 points
in the third quarter, as the Boston Celtics rolled to their ninth straight win
by beating Orlando, 107-88.
Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo netted 16 points and 12 assists, and
Kevin Garnett posted 15 points and nine rebounds for the defending NBA
champions, who moved to 17-2 this season.
Pierce is thriving as the go-to guy for the Celtics, and he got to the line 10
times, making nine of his free throws.
"Definitely, feed the pig, you know, until he stops, you know even if he
misses one possession, if it's a good shot, I'm still going to him again,"
said Rondo of Pierce. "See if he still has it going, if not, we'll go
somewhere else."
Rashard Lewis scored 30 points for the Magic, who had a four-game win streak
halted. Hedo Turkoglu contributed 19 points and Dwight Howard scored 14,
had 15 rebounds and four blocks in defeat as the Magic's six-game road win
streak went by the boards.
The Magic played without their starting backcourt again as Jameer Nelson (hip
flexor) and Mickael Pietrus (torn ligament in right thumb) continue to be
sidelined.
"Nothing to be afraid of," said Orlando's Anthony Johnson. "We're going to be
fine. Once our starting five is matching up with their starting five and our
bench is matching up with their bench, I'll feel very good about it. Yeah they
smacked us, and you've got to acknowledge that. I'm acknowledging that they
smacked us tonight, they outplayed us. But with two healthy squads I feel very
good."
The Celtics were ahead 48-46 at the half, but Pierce accounted for Boston's
first seven points of the third. The Celtics used an 11-1 spurt to start the
period, capped by Pierce's bucket with 8 1/2 minutes remaining.
"We were taking advantage of the matchups," said Pierce. "We saw something
that was working and we continued to go with it. My teammates did a good job
of setting me up. We ran set plays to get me the ball in a position where I
could score and I took advantage of it."
Boston's advantage stood at 77-65 going to the fourth quarter, and the
Celtics pulled away. Leon Powe's jam, off an assist from Tony Allen, moved the
margin to 89-73 with 8 1/2 minutes remaining, and the Magic never threatened
the rest of the game.
Kendrick Perkins had eight points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which surged
early by opening the game on an 11-4 flurry. Ray Allen was the early catalyst
with nine first-quarter points. His three-ball expanded the advantage to
22-10, and it was 28-18 going to the second.
A jumper from Glen Davis had Boston ahead 37-22, but Lewis' bucket culminated
a 10-0 Magic push. A three-pointer from Lewis in the closing minute brought
the visitors within 48-46 at intermission.
Game Notes
The Celtics are 29-2 over the past 31 games at the TD Banknorth Garden,
including the postseason...Garnett had a streak of 18 consecutive double-
doubles versus the Magic broken...Orlando is 6-2 on the road this
season...Orlando has lost 12 of its last 14 at Boston...The home team has won
seven straight meetings...A total of nine technical fouls were called and
Boston's Sam Cassell was ejected in the second quarter...Boston shot 54.1
percent to 42 percent for Orlando.
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Dallas Cowboys 15-1 Super Bowl Odds With Romo, Owens Concerns
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
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Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
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Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
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Denver Broncos 15-1
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Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
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