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N.B.A. Roundup: With Boost From Pierce, Celtics Win 11th Straight

Feb. 1, 2009
Paul Pierce had 36 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists helped Boston extend its winning streak to 11 games with a 109-101 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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NBA: Boston 109, Minnesota 101

BOSTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce led the Boston Celtics to their 11th straight victory Sunday, scoring 36 points in a 109-101 decision over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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 124, Minnesota 117 (2OT)

BOSTON, March 4 (UPI) -- Al Jefferson completed a seven-point Boston run in the second overtime Sunday as the Celtics finally got past Minnesota, 124-117.

NBA: Minnesota 109, Boston 107

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- An 18-foot jump shot by Ricky Davis as time expired Sunday gave the Minnesota Timberwolves a 109-107 victory over Boston, the Celtics' 18th straight loss.

NBA: Boston 103; Minnesota 96

BOSTON, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce totaled 25 points and eight rebounds Wednesday night to help the Boston Celtics beat Minnesota, 103-96.

NBA: Boston 103, Minnesota 100

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce set the pace Sunday while leading the Boston Celtics to a 103-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Boston 108, Minnesota 99

BOSTON, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce scored 42 points and grabbed 14 rebounds Friday night as the Boston Celtics completed a sweep of their season series with the Minnesota Timberwolves

Boston 105, Minnesota 99

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and dished out a career-high 10 assists Saturday night as the Boston Celtics downed the Minnesota T

Boston 93, Minnesota 90

MINNEAPOLIS, April 15 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce scored 31 points Monday night, including two free throws with 5.6 seconds left, as the Boston Celtics edged the Minnesota Timberwolves, 93-90.

Minnesota 98, Boston 95 (OT)

BOSTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Terrell Brandon scored six of his 21 points in overtime Friday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 98-95 victory over the Boston Celtics.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch