This is the January 12, 2013 news archive. View today's Celtics news and rumors.
Celtics pull away late to shake off RocketsAssociated Press, ESPN.com Paul Pierce scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half and Kevin Garnett added 17 points and four blocks as the Boston Celtics nearly blew a 17-point lead before pulling away late in a 103-91 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. |
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Their relationship may have been icy when Kevin Garnett was traded to the Celtics, but Garnett expressed gratitude for his time with Kevin McHale. |
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Kevin Garnett scored 11 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, scoring 6 straight points to complete a 15-3 run and seal Boston’s fifth straight win. |
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The Rockets’ James Harden was held to 24 points against the Celtics Friday - |
