This quote from Doc Rivers sums up last night's win over the Cavaliers:“The second unit saved the game for us,’’ coach Doc Rivers said. “And then the first unit down the stretch won the game for us.When Doc began substitutions late in the 1st quarter, the Celtics were trailing 21-12. When all the starters returned to the floor with 4 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, the Celtics lead 39-38, courtesy of Rasheed Wallace's two 3s (watch video), four points from Marquis Daniels, four free throws from Shelden Williams and one Eddie House three-point bomb.The starters stretched the lead to 15 in the 3rd quarter, and by the team they returned to the court in the 4th, the reserves maintained a 9 point lead. LeBron and Cleveland made a run, but were rebuffed by clutch Celtic play:
Celtics lead 80-76 at 5:43 - Pierce dishes to Perkins for layup and foul. He makes free-throw.
Celtics lead 83-79 at 4:03 - Pierce nails 17-footer
Celtics lead 85-79 at 2:43 - Garnett banks...
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