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Found January 23, 2012 on Pro Sports Blogging:
PLAYERS: Rajon Rondo,  Ray Allen,  Keyon Dooling,  Mickael Pietrus,  Chris Wilcox,  Dwight Howard,  Paul Pierce,  Brandon Bass,  Kevin Garnett,  Avery Bradley,  Sasha Pavlovic,  Jameer Nelson,  Jason Richardson,  Ryan Anderson
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Orlando Magic

Down five guys (Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Keyon Dooling, Mickael Pietrus, and Chris Wilcox) Boston attempted to slow down the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, Dwight Howard and his Southeast Division leading Orlando Magic on Monday night. Down five guys and 40% of the starting lineup many writers probably had this game recap written ahead of time predicting a Magic win over the Celtics. Well, that is why they play the game! Boston turned in a historic performance by defeating Orlando 87-56 and holding the Magic to a franchise low 56 points with just 16 made field goals. The Celtics allowed a franchise record low  25% shooting by the Magic. Boston was led by Paul Pierce and Brandon Bass with 19 points each. Kevin Garnett chipped in with a double double amassing 14 points and 10 rebounds. The defensive numbers turned in by Boston are obscene especially given the Magic’s standing in the conference and the fact they were playing on two days rest.  Bradley pestered Nelson int...
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