For the 3rd time this season, the Celtics throttled the Charlotte Bobcats. The damage inflicted tonight: Celtics 104 - Bobcats 80. This was the Celtics first double-digit win at home since Dec. 20.
We saw vintage Paul Pierce in this game. 27 points, 4-6 3FG, 4 assists and 3 steals. When he wasn't draining threes, he was attacking the hoop. He even looked quick at times.
Nate Robinson (16 points, 4-6 3FG) led the second unit once again. The bench finished with 45 points.
Three point shooting: Celtics 10-16, Charlotte 0-9
The Celtics had 8 blocks, 10 steals and held Charlotte to 36% FG shooting.
Thanks to a 13-0 run by the reserves, the Celtics built a 17-point lead in the 2nd quarter. However, the Bobcats clawed their way back and trailed by 9 at the half. The teams traded baskets in the 3rd quarter until the Cs ripped off a 13-2 run midway thru the quarter, fueled by Pierce (7 points). The game was over at this point. An unusual stat-line from Ray Allen. 18 minutes, 3 points, 1-2 FG. Ray did a great job harassing Stephen Jackson (8 points, 2-6 FG). The lead reached 31 a few times in the 4th quarter.
