BOSTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce and Brandon Bass each had 19 points Monday and the Boston Celtics sent Orlando to a franchise-record 87-56 loss.
Pierce dished off seven assists and Kevin Garnett chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds as Boston beat a team with a winning record for the first time this season.
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The Celtics improved on a lackluster home record, moving to 2-5 in their last seven contests in Boston.
The Magic set a team record for fewest points scored in a game. Orlando could manage only 24.6 percent shooting from the floor and turned the ball over 25 times.
Dwight Howard led the Magic with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
