Celtics move to 2-0, beat Bulls 96-80 Print
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Friday, 31 October 2008 19:23
BOSTON - OCTOBER 31: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics goes up for a rebound against the Chicago Bulls on October 31, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Celts moved to 2-0 on the young season, taking care of the Bulls 96-80 Friday night. KG bounced back from a rather unspectacular opening night performance, going for 18 points and 10 rebounds. Pierce, Allen, and Rondo each dropped in 14 points, and Leon Powe added 13. Everyone on the Celtics roster got some burn tonight, with all but Brian Scalabrine getting in on the scoring action.

It was a pretty efficient offensive night for the C's, and their defense was as stingy as the Bulls' offense was, well, offensive. The Celtics held Chicago to 30% shooting, and never really let the Bulls get anything going on offense. The Celtics, meanwhile, haven't really found their stroke from the perimeter in the first two contests. However, only 8 three-point shots were taken by them all night, as they poured it on in the paint.

Next up for the Celtics are the Pacers, in Indianapolis, Saturday night.

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