Garnett returns, Celtics slip past Spurs
Submitted by Manish Sood on Sat, 03/21/2009 - 07:14Los Angeles - Kevin Garnett returned to the Boston Celtics' starting lineup, but in the end the All-Star forward was reduced to a cheerleader on the bench as the reigning NBA champions escaped with a thrilling road win.
Celtics minus Garnett spank Suns, 128-108
Submitted by Manish Sood on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 05:08Los Angeles - Although Kevin Garnett was missing from the lineup, the Boston Celtics didn't miss a beat without their injured All-Star forward.
Rajon Rondo had a career-high 32 points with 10 assists, Ray Allen scored 31 and the short-handed Celtics spanked the Phoenix Suns 128-108 on Sunday.
No KG, no problem: Pierce's 36 lead Celtics to 11th straight victory
Submitted by Paul Levine on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 03:50Los Angeles - While Boston Celtics superstar Kevin Garnett was burning up at home with a fever and flu-like symptoms, fellow all-star Paul Pierce was also on fire, torching his latest victims.
Pierce matched his season-high with 36 points, and the short- handed Celtics extended their winning streak to 11 games on Sunday, taming the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 109-101.












