Thursday’s NBA results: Celtics, Lakers win
Published 10:32 pm Thursday, November 20, 2008
Celtics 98, Pistons 80
BOSTON — Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading Boston to a victory over Detroit in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Iverson had 16 points and four assists for Detroit, which fell to 4-3 since he was acquired from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.
Kevin Garnett scored 15, and Kendrick Perkins had 10 rebounds before both teams emptied their benches down the stretch.
Lakers 105, Suns 92
PHOENIX — Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bryant shot just 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players reached double figures as Los Angeles improved its record to a league-best 9-1.
Radmanovic scored 15, Lamar Odom 13, Jordan Farmar 11, and Andrew Bynum and Trevor Ariza 10 apiece for Los Angeles. Amare Stoudemire scored 21 for Phoenix on 9-for-21 shooting.
