Boston Celtics Team Report - January 17

01.17.2004

=== Boston Celtics Team Report - January 17 ===

(Basketball News) - The Boston Celtics lost to the Orlando Magic, 124-118, in overtime on Friday at TD Waterhouse Centre.

Paul Pierce poured in 20 points for Boston, as the Celtics lost for the fourth time in their last six trips to Orlando.

Pierce was one of eight Boston players to notch double-figures in scoring, as only nine Celtics logged game action. Mark Blount scored 15 points, while Marcus Banks and Walter McCarty each netted 14. Mike James, Chris Mihm and Vin Baker netted 12 points each, and Jiri Welsch rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10.

Boston’s Ricky Davis came up a point shy of scoring in double-figures with nine.

The Celtics are off until Sunday when they host Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs.

BOS

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