GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: WASHINGTON (0-1) at BOSTON (0-0)

Re: NBA: WASHINGTON (0-1) at BOSTON (0-0)

lol, what a first half.</p>

GO CELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 38
BOSTON 63 9:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 44
BOSTON 69 5:52 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 51
BOSTON 74 2:52 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 57
BOSTON 79 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
WASHINGTON 18 18 21 57
BOSTON 21 37 21 79 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

WAS - GILBERT ARENAS 14, CARON BUTLER 14,
BRENDAN HAYWOOD 10
BOS - PAUL PIERCE 23, KEVIN GARNETT 16, RAY
ALLEN 15</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 68
BOSTON 83 8:40 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 72
BOSTON 90 6:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

Re: NBA: WASHINGTON (0-1) at BOSTON (0-0)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (shapecity)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Arenas got his shit tossed by KG! Dayum! Guarantee what?</p></div>

I guarantee that KG will at least have one block on the stat sheet tonight!That was freaking sweet!</p>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 75
BOSTON 96 3:03 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

Re: NBA: WASHINGTON (0-1) at BOSTON (0-0)

This KG kid is alright! Welcome to Boston.

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 81
BOSTON 103 1:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA WASHINGTON 83
BOSTON 103 FINAL</div>

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">NBA FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
WASHINGTON 18 18 21 26 83
BOSTON 21 37 21 24 103 FINAL

HIGH SCORERS: WAS - GILBERT ARENAS 21, CARON BUTLER 18,
DARIUS SONGAILA 13
BOS - PAUL PIERCE 28, KEVIN GARNETT 22, RAY
ALLEN 17</div>

 

By Mike Petraglia
PA SportsTicker Contributing Writer


BOSTON (Ticker) - With the help of a pregame fireworks displayand the showing of a world championship trophy from anothersport, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen began a new era in BostonCeltics history in style.


Heralded as the most improved team in the Eastern Conferencefollowing the additions of the two superstars in the offseason,it was captain Paul Pierce who led the way with 28 points tolead the Celtics to a 103-83 rout of the Washington Wizards atTD Banknorth Garden on Friday.


Garnett was a force on the glass, hauling in 19 rebounds whileadding 22 points and five assists. Allen, who jump-startedBoston's offense, chipped in 17 as the Celtics won their seasonopener. Washington lost its second straight on the road.

The building rocked with excitement from well before the openingtip as Boston Red Sox owners and players showed off their 2007World Series trophy moments before the parquet was dedicated inhonor of the late Red Auerbach.


Garnett and Allen, both acquired in summer trades with Minnesotaand Seattle, respectively, struggled to find their rangefollowing the introductions.


Garnett got the scoring underway with two free throws with 10:13to go in the first, but the opening quarter featured tightdefense, with neither team able to find any offensive rhythm.The Celtics made just 9-of-23 shots while Washington converted8-of-21. Antawn Jamison hit a running jumper from six feet togive the visitors a 16-12 lead with 2:21 remaining in the first.

But Allen responded with a driving layup with 2:03 to go in thefirst for his first points in a Boston uniform. The bucketignited a 9-2 run, which included Allen's first 3-pointer thatgave Boston the lead for good, 19-18, with 56 seconds remainingin the first.


Boston, which led 21-18 after one, blew open the game in thesecond, outscoring Washington, 37-18, to take a 58-36 halftimelead. Pierce scored eight points in the first two minutes ofthe period and totalled 15 points and a trio of 3-pointers inthe period.


Pierce finished 10-of-19 shooting, including 3-of-6 from the3-point range, with five rebounds and four assists.

The Celtics led by as many as 27, 69-42, midway through thethird, led by 22 after three, and the Wizards could pull nocloser than 15 in the final period.


After guaranteeing victory against Boston, Gilbert Arenas wasbooed every time he touched the ball in the first half. Hefinished with 21 points on just 5-of-20 shooting.


Washington shot just 35 percent (28-of-80) and committed 20turnovers. They set an NBA record by going 0-for-16 from3-point range. It is the most 3-pointers without a made3-pointer.

 

NBA: WASHINGTON at BOSTON

<div class="pre">** CONFIRMED **
NBA
WASHINGTON 83
BOSTON 103 FINAL</div>

 

Re: NBA: WASHINGTON (0-1) at BOSTON (0-0)

Garnett with 22pts 19rbs and 5assts</p>

What more can you ask him to do?</p>

Arenas won't guarantee a W again versus us. haha</p>