Eddie House and a late defensive surge saved the Boston Celtics from a humbling loss. House scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and the Celtics came from behind Friday for a 96-87 victory against the worst team in the NBA.
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (9) keeps the ball inbounds as Orlando Magic's Vince Carter ducks in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Boston. The Magic won 96-89. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Vince Carter led a 19-0 surge in the third quarter and finished with 20 points as the Orlando Magic beat Boston 96-89 on Sunday, moving ahead of the Celtics and into second place in the Eastern Conference.
Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) steals the ball from Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal, left, and heads upcourt as Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, gives chase with less than a minute to go in an NBA basketball game in Boston on Wednesday, Feb.
BOSTON (AP) - Even without Paul Pierce, the Boston Celtics had too much for Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.
Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, Kevin Garnett had a season-high nine assists, and Tony Allen made a key steal in the final minute to help the Celtics beat the Heat 107-102 on Wednesday night.
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler battles for the ball with Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Celtics say Paul Pierce has a sprained left foot and is listed as day-to-day.
Pierce was hurt Monday during the first quarter of the Celtics' 99-88 victory at Washington. He scored 12 points in 28 minutes before sitting out the final period.
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett shoots over Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The Celtics won 99-88.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dealing with a three-game losing streak, and struggling against a troubled team, Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics turned to their defense to pull out a victory.
The Washington Wizards thought the Celtics got some extra help from the referees.
Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest, right, hugs Kobe Bryant after the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 90-89 in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
BOSTON (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers are doing their best to forget all those awful memories of playing in the Boston Garden.
Kobe Bryant sank the go-ahead basket with 7.3 seconds left, and the Lakers won 90-89 on Sunday for their third consecutive victory over the struggling Celtics.
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