In his first three games in a Celtics' uniform, Jeff Green had a total of 18 points. In tonight's effort, Green outdid those efforts, putting in 21 against the Warriors. Green scored more points in the second quarter, 13, than in any previous game.
While the Warriors were never able to gain a lead in the game, they also were never out of the game. Behind Monta Ellis, who dropped a game high 41, the Warriors were always in shouting distance of the Celtics before a late-game run at the win.
The first-half saw an offensive clinic, as the Celtics scored 64, evenly dividing it up with 32 in each quarter. Yet, Golden State remained within reach at the half with 53. David Lee had 16 of his 26 points in the first half (14 in the first qtr).
On the Celtics side, reserve guard Von Wafer went down with an apparent knee injury, and did not return.
With around four minutes remaining in the third, Boston had extended their lead to a game high 17, but that would be the high water mark as the Warriors began to whittle away at their deficit.
Ellis would score 28 of his 41 in the second half, and by the four minute mark of the fourth quarter a 1 ...
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Golden State Warriors vs Boston: Celtics Win Fourth Straight, Jeff Green Arrives
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