Celtics pummel 76ers 105-74 with 2nd half surge
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A strong defensive performance lifted the Boston Celtics to a 105-74 thrashing of the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, maintaining their perfect start to the season.
Paul Pierce had 21 points and eight rebounds, while key reserve Rasheed Wallace made six three-pointers in his 20-point effort as the Celtics outscored the home team 61-38 in the second half to improve to 5-0.
The Celtics' miserly defence, which has not conceded more than 90 points this year, held the 76ers to just 36 percent in shooting from the field.
Andre Iguodala shot 17 points for Philadelphia, which dropped to 2-2 on the season.
(Editing by Ian Ransom; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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