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Celtics overpower Magic

Celtics overpower Magic

01/27/2012 07:50:03 AM

The Boston Celtics came from behind to beat the Orlando Magic in the NBA, while the Los Angeles Clippers also won.

For the second time this week, the Celtics overcame the Magic - this time at the Amway Center - overturning a 27-point deficit to win 91-83.

Paul Pierce scored 24 points, provided 10 assists and collected six rebounds to lead the Celtics to victory from 52-25 down late in the first half.

It is just the second time this season the Celtics have won three straight games, with E'Twaun Moore adding 16 points off the bench.

For the Magic, Dwight Howard (16 points and 16 rebounds) was again their best, but they were unable to hold on after looking certain to rebound from their 87-56 loss to the Celtics earlier in the week.

Despite working their way back into the contest with a 27-17 third quarter, the Celtics still trailed by 11 points at the final change.

But they went on a 15-1 run to start the fourth quarter, a period during which the Magic missed seven chances from the field and squandered five of six free-throws.

Magic remain third in the Southeast Division despite their loss, while the Celtics are second in the Atlantic.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers bounced back from their loss to rivals the Lakers with a 98-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Blake Griffin managed 20 points, while Chris Paul - in his second game back from injury - added 18 and seven assists.

Rudy Gay hit 24 points for the Grizzlies, who are third in the Southwest, while the Clippers remain top of the Pacific.

 
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