Gerald Green just threw down a ridiculous dunk with 1.3 seconds left in the first quarter to give the Celtics a 24-20 lead. Green took a pass from Sebastian Telfair just outsode the lane and threw down a windmill.
Paul Pierce (seven points) and Al Jefferson are leading the way for the Celtics here in the first quarter.
Dwight Howard has four points and two rebounds for Orlando.
Pierce went down hard with 1:08 left in the first quarter and limped off the floor. He did not receive any treatment on the bench.
Telfair checked in with 3:50 left in the first after Rajon Rondo picked up his second foul. Telfair was beaten off the dribble by Jameer Nelson on his first defensive possession.
Here are the stats so far in tonight’s battle of the former St. Joe’s stars:
Delonte West: 3-3, six points, one assist, one rebound
Jameer Nelson: 2-3, four points, one assist
There are an inordinate number of high-pitched in the crowd tonight. The youngsters are undoubtedly here for tonight’s Paula DeAnda postgame concert.
J.J. Redick entered the game to a loud chorus of boos at the end of the period.
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