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Boston Celtics 89, New Jersey Nets 70

Found January 04, 2012 on Celtics Locker:
PLAYERS: Paul Pierce,  Brandon Bass,  Kevin Garnett,  Avery Bradley
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  New Jersey Nets

Pierce
The Celtics outrebounded the Nets 45-34 and they played outstanding D tonight.  Paul Pierce led the way for the Celtics in this game with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.  Brandon Bass (15 points, 13 rebounds and 1 assist in 26 minutes) and Kevin Garnett (14 points, 12 rebounds and 1 assist in 26 minutes) dominated the paint when they were on the floor.  Avery Bradley pitched in with 11 points, 2 assists and 2 steals in only 23 minutes on the floor.  The Celtics are now 4-3 on the year.
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