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Pierce/Garnett Sting Hornets, 97-87

Posted on November 02, 2009 by Nick Gelso

Paul Pierce scored 20 first half points and Kevin Garnett, for the first time this season, anchored the offense

KG and Paul Pierce led the C's to their fourth straight win.

KG and Paul Pierce led the C's to their fourth straight win.

in the fourth quarter as the C’s beat the Hornets 97-87 at the Garden. Pierce, continuing his hot shooting (27 points, 10-14 from the field, 3-5 from long distance).

Garnett struggled through the first half as he seemed to be over-thinking his shot. Clearly a timing and confidence issue, for the third time in four games, KG missed a lob-dunk. In the fourth quarter, however, he forced his will in the paint, hitting a variety of shots from the post. Kevin finished with 14 points on 7-15 shooting and grabbed 7 boards.

In what has become a nightly occurrence, the second unit (and Ray Allen) spread the lead in the second. Upon returning, Pierce hit a three and the lead blossomed to 47-38 at the half but not before Rondo and Chris Paul tangled up and received double technicals.

During half time, there were reports Chris Paul (can’t yet be confirmed) tried to enter the Celtics lockerroom as Paul and Rondo’s relationship became even more abrasive.

CP3 stung the Celtics throughout the second half, scoring 17 points and assisting Peja Stojakovic on several of his 6 three point field goals. Stojakovic scorched the Celtics from long range and led Garnett, determined to force him to play defense, to take over in the fourth.

The Hornets cut the lead to 72-69 at the end of the third quarter.

Coach Doc Rivers began to run a flurry of Garnett/Pierce plays that helped The C’s pull away with 2:52 remaining in the fourth.

Nick Gelso covers the Boston Celtics and NBA for Boston Sports Then and Now. You can check out more of his great work on his blog: North Station Sports.

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