GAME THREAD: NBA: BOSTON (14-2) at PHILADELPHIA (5-12)

NBA: BOSTON (14-2) at PHILADELPHIA (5-12)

<h3>Celtics try to stay perfect in Atlantic Division vs. 76ers</h3>

<div class="pre">Boston (14-2) at Philadelphia (5-12) 7:00 pm EST</div>

PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) -- The Boston Celtics look to continuetheir Atlantic Division dominance on Wednesday when they take onthe Philadelphia 76ers.


The Celtics are a perfect 4-0 against Atlantic Divisionopponents this season and are currently on a three-game winstreak.


Boston continued its winning ways on Sunday, posting an 80-70victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without superstarLeBron James. Ray Allen scored 20 points as the Celticsavenged a 109-104 overtime loss against the Cavaliers lastTuesday.


Allen was just 1-of-7 from 3-point range in the contest, wellbelow his season average of 35.8 percent from beyond the arc.Allen has hit at least one 3-pointer in each of Boston's 16games.


The 76ers, who are 0-4 against Atlantic Division foes, have lostback-to-back games against the New Jersey Nets and AtlantaHawks.


Philadelphia took a 16-point lead into halftime against theNets, but scored just 10 points in the third quarter en route toan overtime loss. Against the Hawks, the 76ers committed 17turnovers and hit just 2-of-11 3-pointers, suffering an 88-79loss on Monday.

 

NBA: BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA

<div class="pre">BOSTON AT PHILADELPHIA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS


BOSTON PHILADELPHIA

F Paul Pierce F Andre Iguodala
F Kevin Garnett F Reggie Evans
C Kendrick Perkins C Samuel Dalembert
G Ray Allen G Willie Green
G Rajon Rondo G Andre Miller

OFFICIALS: Joe Crawford
Eric Lewis
Benny Adams</div>

 

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<div class="pre">BOSTON VS PHILADELPHIA - INACTIVES

BOSTON PHILADELPHIA

PLAYER NAME REASON PLAYER NAME REASON
C BOOTH COACH'S DECISION
S RANDOLPH COACH'S DECISION
H HILL LEFT KNEE INJURY</div>

 

NBA: BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA

<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 7
PHILADELPHIA 6 9:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 13
PHILADELPHIA 14 6:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 21
PHILADELPHIA 25 3:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 26
PHILADELPHIA 32 END, 1ST QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
BOSTON 26 26
PHILADELPHIA 32 32 END 1ST QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER

BOS - KENDRICK PERKINS 8, EDDIE HOUSE 5, KEVIN
GARNETT 4
PHI - ANDRE MILLER 13, ANDRE IGUODALA 11,
SAMUEL DALEMBERT 2</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 31
PHILADELPHIA 39 9:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 38
PHILADELPHIA 45 6:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 44
PHILADELPHIA 51 3:00 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 52
PHILADELPHIA 57 HALFTIME</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA HALFTIME 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
BOSTON 26 26 52
PHILADELPHIA 32 25 57 HALFTIME

HIGH SCORERS AT HALFTIME

BOS - KEVIN GARNETT 12, KENDRICK PERKINS 8,
RAY ALLEN 6
PHI - ANDRE MILLER 19, ANDRE IGUODALA 14,
SAMUEL DALEMBERT 9</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 59
PHILADELPHIA 57 9:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 65
PHILADELPHIA 63 6:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 71
PHILADELPHIA 70 3:00 LEFT, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 83
PHILADELPHIA 80 END, 3RD QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA END 3RD QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
BOSTON 26 26 31 83
PHILADELPHIA 32 25 23 80 END 3RD QTR

HIGH SCORERS AFTER 3RD QUARTER

BOS - KEVIN GARNETT 16, PAUL PIERCE 16, RAY
ALLEN 12
PHI - ANDRE MILLER 22, ANDRE IGUODALA 21,
LOUIS WILLIAMS 12</div>

 

NBA: BOSTON at PHILADELPHIA

<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 89
PHILADELPHIA 88 8:45 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>

 

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<div class="pre">NBA BOSTON 98
PHILADELPHIA 90 6:00 LEFT, 4TH QTR</div>