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Celtics pull away late to shake off Rockets

Associated 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.

boston.com

Their relationship may have been icy when Kevin Garnett was traded to the Celtics, but Garnett expressed gratitude for his time with Kevin McHale.

boston.com

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.

boston.com

The Rockets’ James Harden was held to 24 points against the Celtics Friday -