Paul Pierce missed tonight's game due to the birth of his daughter. Doc decided to sit KG and Ray Allen as well. You would think since the Celtics have struggled with the Bobcats all season with the three stars in the lineup that we would really struggle with those three out. But, it was just the opposite. The Celtics jumped out to a lead and never looked back. They easily won the game 101-78.
Rondo, Tony, Posey, Powe and Perk started the game. Sam, PJ, Big Baby, House, and Scal got plenty of playing time as well. The player of the game was Leon Powe. He finished with 22 points on 5-8 shooting, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals along with hitting 12-13 from the free throw line. James Posey set the tone for the team as he scored 19 point and pulled down 3 rebounds but brought the leadership and defense that they needed with KG sitting out.
The Celtics shot 44% from the field while allowing the Cats to shoot 42%. The story of this win was on the boards, though as the Celtic...
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