Gerald Wallace hits key free throws to help Bobcats top short-handed Celtics

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    The Boston Celtics were short-handed, weary and lacking energy following a difficult stretch of games when Kevin Garnett leveled an elbow into Eduardo Najera's face.

    The intimidation attempt didn't work against the Charlotte Bobcats.

    "I just told him he hits like my grandma," Najera said.

    The little-used Najera ended up burying a clutch 3-pointer, Gerald Wallace scored 19 points and hit the clinching free throws with 3 seconds left, and the Bobcats overcame top scorer Stephen Jackson's ejection to stun the Celtics 94-89 on Monday night.

    "This is a wonderful victory for us," coach Paul Silas said.

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