Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
The Celtics are relying on Leon Powe (left) to muscle his way into a steady defensive role. (Pat sullivan/Associated Press)
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
The combination of Pierce's offense and team defense - the Magic scored just once from the field over a 5:14 period spanning both halves - gave the Celtics an 11-1 start to the second half and the momentum to coast in the final quarter. With Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo, and Pierce on the bench, the Celtics extended their advantage to 89-73 on Leon Powe's dunk, which turned...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
Balanced attack improves streaking Celtics to 16-2Celtics Improve To 16-2 With 89-84 Win Over BobcatsCharlotte Bobcats forward Sean May (42) loses the ball as he is trapped by Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) and forward Leon Powe, back, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)BOSTONCHARLOTTE898432-73...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
... point guard Rajon Rondo starting during a title run that had rookie Glen Davis and sophomore Leon Powe also playing roles.Boston has created a template, but it took trading for Kevin Garnett and hiring assistant Tom Thibodeau to get that defense. The Suns nearly had that formula. They engaged in Garnett trade talk that Shawn Marion's camp squelched and interviewed Thibodeau before...
Slam Dunk Central (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... steal, 1 block, Tony Allen came off the bench, and had 10 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal. Leon Powe also added 10 points off the bench, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block. Philadelphia got 18 points from Elton Brand along with 8 rebounds, to lead the team. Louis Williams had a good game off the bench with 15 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, 1 rebound, Andre Miller added 12 points,...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... early in the second quarter, the Celtics' 11-0 spree in the opening 3:29 of the second capped by Leon Powe's 3-point play for a 33-16 lead."I thought, defensively, we were more sound than I can remember," said Kevin Garnett (16 points). "We really wanted to make a mark. Philly's one of these teams that's definitely more improved, they're one of the dangerous teams in the East, and...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... basket of the third quarter, a perfectly executed alley-oop to Garnett for a dunk.Tony Allen and Leon Powe each scored 10 points for the Celtics. Paul Pierce was limited to six points on 1-for-6 shooting.It was another poor offensive night for the 76ers (7-9), who had their lowest-scoring game and first half of the season. Their previous low was 80 points in loss to Utah on Nov. 11."They...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... basket of the third quarter, a perfectly executed alley-oop to Garnett for a dunk.Tony Allen and Leon Powe each scored 10 points for the Celtics. Paul Pierce was limited to six points on 1-for-6 shooting.It was another poor offensive night for the 76ers (7-9), who had their lowest-scoring game and first half of the season. Their previous low was 80 points in loss to Utah on Nov. 11.They...
Kansas City Star (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... of the third quarter, a perfectly executed alley-oop to Garnett for a dunk.
Tony Allen and Leon Powe each scored 10 points for the Celtics. Paul Pierce was limited to six points on 1-for-6 shooting.
It was another poor offensive night for the 76ers (7-9), who had their lowest-scoring game and first half of the season. Their previous low was 80 points in loss to Utah on...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... basket of the third quarter, a perfectly executed alley-oop to Garnett for a dunk. Tony Allen and Leon Powe each scored 10 points for the Celtics. Paul Pierce was limited to six points on 1-for-6 shooting. It was another poor offensive night for the 76ers (7-9), who had their lowest-scoring game and first half of the season. Their previous low was 80 points in loss to Utah on Nov....
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... basket of the third quarter, a perfectly executed alley-oop to Garnett for a dunk.Tony Allen and Leon Powe each scored 10 points for the Celtics. Paul Pierce was limited to six points on 1-for-6 shooting.It was another poor offensive night for the 76ers (7-9), who had their lowest-scoring game and first half of the season. Their previous low was 80 points in loss to Utah on Nov. 11.They...
SOX & Dawgs (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
... was led by Allen who had a game high 23 points, Kevin Garnett added 16 points and Tony Allen and Leon Powe chipped in with 10 points each off the bench. Philadelphia (7-9) was paced by Elton Brand who had 18 points and Louis Williams who had 15 points off the bench. Game Notes: Fomer UConn All-America Donyell Marshall didn’t dress for the Sixers. The Celtics wore their third uniform...
