Philippines, 28 Dec 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


NBA -- Celtics cool Heat in 2OT


PhilBoxing.com




CHICAGO -- While the news of Rajon Rondo's season-ending torn ACL began to circulate around the TD Boston Garden on a wintry cold Sunday afternoon, Paul Pierce was burning the harcourt with one of his best performances, scoring a rare triple-double that lifted the Celtics over the Miami Heat in a double-overtime thriller, 100-98.

The 6-foot-7 Pierce, a 10-time All-Star who has been slumping of late, came to life with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Piece's eruption provided an emotional lift to the difficult reality the Celtics are facing. The win, which also lifted Boston to 21-23, snapped the Celtics' six-game losing streak.

The Celtics shot just 40.9 percent from the field and 20 percent above the 3-point arc, but they got a great effort from another All-Star, Kevin Garnett, who logged 24 points and 11 rebounds. Jason Terry drilled 13 while Jeff Green added 11.

Although Rondo will be out for at least eight months and up to a year, Celtics head coach Doc Rivers told reporters "We're going nowhere.... I'm not making the obituary." Boston currently holds the 8th and last playoffs spot in the Eastern Conference, just 2 1/2 games over the 18-25 Philadelphia 76ers.

Even Heat forward LeBron James felt awful about the whole thing. "I think it's terrible. As much as a a competitor and as much as I've been a rival with Boston for over the years, I never want to see anyone go down. I think it's terrible. Not only for their team, but for the league," he told NBA.com.

James also flirted with a triple-double but fell a little short with 34 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. LeBron sent the game into overtime by nailing a big 3 with seven seconds left in regulation.

But the reigning league MVP cannot save the Heat from Pierce, who drilled a pull-up jumper than gave the Celtic the lead for good, 99-98, with 30.4 seconds left in the second overtime. Pierce made one free in the final 5.6 seconds of play to seal the deal. (HDS)

Photo: With Rajon Rondo out for the season with a torn ACL, Paul Pierce notched a triple-double -- 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists -- to carry the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in double overtime, 100-98, at the TD Boston Garden.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Homer D. Sayson.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Jayson Mama vs. Michael Bravo Ends in Technical Draw; Joey Canoy and Rv Deniega shine in Sanman's Last Show of 2024.
    , Sat, 28 Dec 2024
  • Casama to face Fujita in Tokyo
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Sat, 28 Dec 2024
  • Mirano, Bernardino, Alidani shine in Penang chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 28 Dec 2024
  • February 24: Junto Nakatani-David Cuellar Title Showdown Headlines a Bantamweight Bonanza in Tokyo LIVE on ESPN+
    , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • Zamora, Soledad crush opponents in Bangkok
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • GOLDEN BOY LAUNCHES INTO 2025 WITH ERIC PRIEST HEADLINING FIRST-EVER SHOW AGAINST TYLER “HERCULES” HOWARD
    , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • PH Fighter of the Year, Top Fighters of 2024
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • Three in line for title bids
    By Joaquin Henson, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • Paciones wins WBA Asia light fly title
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • Yanong KOs Phayom in 2nd round
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team Dominates, Defends Title at 41st PCA Open Championship
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Fri, 27 Dec 2024
  • MIEL FAJARDO READY FOR YOHANA IN EXCITING WBO 112 GLOBAL TODAY IN TANZANIA
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Dec 2024
  • Today! Paciones, Yanong, Zamora, Soledad Ready for Action in Highland Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Dec 2024
  • LERASAN, KASSIM, MAKE WEIGHT FOR WBF 118 BELT IN TANZANIA
    By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Dec 2024
  • IIEE Metro Central scores 24-24 standoff versus IIEE Western Visayas in the 3rd D’ Engineers Cup
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 26 Dec 2024
  • Ortega wins Laguna chess
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 25 Dec 2024
  • Paciones to fight Li in Bangkok on Dec. 26
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 24 Dec 2024
  • Antonio Vargas Seeks Showdown with WBA Bantamweight Champion Seiya Tsutsumi
    , Tue, 24 Dec 2024
  • FIGHTBOOK ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN EARLY 2025 AND OPENS PRE-REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXERS
    , Tue, 24 Dec 2024
  • IBA investigates possible integrity violations at the ASBC Asian Boxing Championships in Thailand
    , Tue, 24 Dec 2024
  • NM Ilar rules 7th Nova Onas Rapid chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 24 Dec 2024
  • Where Have All THE Heavyweights Gone?
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 23 Dec 2024
  • World-Ranked Contenders Jayson Mama, Joey Canoy, and Esneth Domingo Scheduled to Return on December 27 in Kalamansig
    , Mon, 23 Dec 2024
  • Beltran loses by KO in Japan
    By Lito delos Reyes, , Mon, 23 Dec 2024
  • CATTERALL COLLIDES WITH BARBOZA JR AT CO-OP LIVE ON FEBRUARY 15
    , Mon, 23 Dec 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.