C's Can't Regain Rhythm With Rare Home Loss

KG was scorching hot in the first half but faded down the stretch Wednesday.
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C's Tripped Up by Rockets

So many times before, we've seen the Celtics come through with late clutch shots at home to send their opponents packing without any celebration. On Wednesday, it didn't quite work out that way.

The Celtics, who had previously won 13 straight at TD Banknorth Garden, were burned in the final minute by the Rockets as they dropped their third consecutive overall, 89-85.

Paul Pierce led the C's with 26 points and Kevin Garnett, who eclipsed Walt Bellamy as the NBA's 26th all-time leader in scoring, added 18 points and eight rebounds.

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Celtics Leaders
Points		Rebounds		Assists
Paul Pierce	19.3	Kevin Garnett	8.9	Rajon Rondo	7.6
Ray Allen	17.8	Kendrick Perkins	8.5	Paul Pierce	3.7
Kevin Garnett	16.1	Paul Pierce	5.6	Ray Allen	2.7
Rajon Rondo	11.1	Rajon Rondo	4.9	Kevin Garnett	2.6