Celtics 116, Lakers 95

Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett acknowledges the crowd after it was announced that he scored his 25,000th career point against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts February 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Celtics center Kevin Garnett acknowledged the crowd after it was announced that he scored his 25,000th career point against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of their game at TD Garden.

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot over Earl Clark #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD 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. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Kevin Garnett shot over Earl Clark in the second quarter. Garnett finished with 15 points and 5 rebounds.

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by teammate Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Boston Celtics during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD 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. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Dwight Howard (right) played 24 minutes for the Lakers despite a shoulder injury. He scored nine points.

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, pressures Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, on a drive to the basket during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics forward Paul Pierce (right) pressured Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the second quarter.

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics drives the baseline in front of Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD 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. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Kevin Garnett drove the baseline in front of Dwight Howard.

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball to his teammate Jason Collins #98 in front of Dwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD 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. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Paul Pierce passed to his teammate, Jason Collins, in front of Dwight Howard.

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Los Angeles Lakers Steve Nash (R) drives past Boston Celtics Avery Bradley in the first half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts February 7, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Lakers guard Steve Nash made his move against Celtics guard Avery Bradley in the first half.

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 7: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after hitting a three-point shot to end the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on February 7, 2013 at TD 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. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Paul Pierce celebrated after hitting a three-point shot to end the third quarter.

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CELTICS 116, LAKERS 95

CELTICS 116, LAKERS 95

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