BOSTON, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Von Wafer's three-point shot with 47 seconds remaining put Houston in front Wednesday and the Rockets went on to surprise slumping Boston 89-85.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Steve Blake scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers hit their foul shots in the final minute Tuesday to seal a 91-86 win over the Boston Celtics.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 11 rebounds Sunday night to lead Boston in a 108-63 rout of Sacramento and the Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak.
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Stephen Jackson fueled an astounding fourth-quarter comeback Friday that gave the Golden State Warriors an improbable 99-89 victory over Boston.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- Pao Gasol scored nine fourth-period points Thursday when the LA Lakers topped Boston, 92-83, ending the Celtics' 19-game winning streak.
BOSTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- The Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to open the season with a 27-2 record Tuesday when they beat Philadelphia 110-91.
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