Boston Celtics

How ’bout them starters?

The Celtics are back up to 53 percent shooting, and they’re back in the lead, 44-42, with 2:58 left in the first half.

The Celtics are being led by two likely heroes and one surprise. Kevin Garnett (12 points, 5 rebounds) and Paul Pierce (12 points, 3 assists) are supposed to carry Boston. Kendrick Perkins (10 points, 10 rebounds) is not.

Ray Allen also seems to have found his range from the outside. He’s got 8 points. Rajon Rondo has 7 assists.

The bench has no points for Boston. Zero.

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