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Celts coach Rivers upset about Garnett suspension

Nov. 18, 2008
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers wasn't too happy about being forced to play without All-Star Kevin Garnett against the New York Knicks.
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NBA: Boston 122, Indiana 117 (OT)

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 35 points and nailed a key three-pointer in overtime Sunday, giving Boston a 122-117 win over Indiana, the Celtics' 12th straight victory.

NBA: Boston 93, Portland 78

BOSTON, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 19 points and the Boston Celtics put together a run just before halftime Friday before pulling away for a 93-78 win over Portland.

NBA: Boston 114, Indiana 96

BOSTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Rajon Rondo delivered Boston's first triple-double in two seasons Wednesday and sent the Celtics to their 10th straight win -- 114-96 over Indiana.

NBA: Boston 107, Orlando 88

BOSTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter Monday, sparking the Boston Celtics to a 107-88 win over the Orlando Magic.

NBA: Boston 89, Charlotte 84

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce scored 19 points Saturday, pacing Boston to an 89-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats for the Celtics' eighth straight win.

NBA: Boston 102, Philadelphia 78

BOSTON, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 23 points Friday and Boston blew the game open in the second quarter en route to a 102-78 decision over Philadelphia.

NBA: Boston 119, Golden State 111

BOGOTA, Mass., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Rajon Rondo ignited a third-quarter surge Wednesday that rallied Boston to a 119-111 win over Golden State.

NBA: Boston 118, Toronto 103

TORONTO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Ray Allen scored 21 points and Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo and Tony Allen added 15 each for Boston Sunday in a 118-103 win over the Toronto Raptors.

NBA: Boston 95, Minnesota 78

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett scored 17 points in his return to Minnesota Friday, leading the Boston Celtics to a 95-78 triumph over the Timberwolves.

NBA: Boston 98, Detroit 80

BOSTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Rajon Rondo led five players in double figures Thursday and the Boston Celtics dominated the middle two periods to cool off Detroit 98-80.

NBA: Boston 110, New York 101

BOSTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce had 22 points and eight rebounds Tuesday to lead Kevin Garnett-less Boston to a 110-101 victory over New York.

NBA: Boston 102, Milwaukee 97 (OT)

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Ray Allen sank four key free throws Saturday night while helping the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 102-97 in overtime.

NBA: Denver 94, Boston 85

BOSTON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Linas Kleiza keyed an 11-point run in the fourth period Friday that vaulted the Denver Nuggets to a 94-85 victory over Boston.

NBA: Boston 103, Atlanta 102

BOSTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce's jump shot with three seconds left Wednesday lifted Boston to a 103-102 victory over Atlanta, the first loss suffered by the Hawks this season.

NBA: Boston 94, Toronto 87

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler