First impressions: Celtics 88, Heat 80
Source: ESPN Boston - Oct 26, 2010 at 10:23 PM
David Butler II/US PresswireThe Celtics offered much resistance against LeBron James and the Heat.BOSTON -- First impressions after the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 88-80 in the NBA season-opener Tuesday night at the TD Garden:
HOW THE GAME WAS WON
Ray Allen scored a team-high 20 points, connecting on 5-of-8 trifectas, including a monster corner 3-pointer (with LeBron James scrambling to cover) to essentially seal the game with 49.8 seconds to play after the Heat had closed to within three late. Paul Pierce added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Kevin Garnett produced a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James scored a game-high 31 points for Miami, while Dwyane Wade chipped in 13
HOW THE GAME WAS WON
Ray Allen scored a team-high 20 points, connecting on 5-of-8 trifectas, including a monster corner 3-pointer (with LeBron James scrambling to cover) to essentially seal the game with 49.8 seconds to play after the Heat had closed to within three late. Paul Pierce added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Kevin Garnett produced a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James scored a game-high 31 points for Miami, while Dwyane Wade chipped in 13
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