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NBA: Boston 113, Philadelphia 110

BOSTON, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Ray Allen and Eddie House both made two free throws in the final 4 seconds Wednesday, allowing Boston to hang on for a 113-110 win over Philadelphia.

Paul Pierce scored 27 points to lead the Celtics, who won for the third time in four games. Kevin Garnett added 19 and Allen 18.

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An 8-0 Boston run in the fourth quarter put the Celtics in front by five, but Philadelphia closed to within one on a 3-point shot by Andre Iguodala with 3.3 seconds to go.

Allen then hit two foul shots for a three-point lead and Boston committed a foul rather than risk giving up a game-tying 3-pointer.

Thaddeus Young made the two free throws for Philadelphia, but House responded with two of his own with 1.8 seconds remaining.

Boston fouled again, but this time Jason Kapono missed both his tries to leave the final margin at three points.

Iguodala led the 76ers with 25 points. Kapono had 20.

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