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Paul Pierce scored 23 points, Ray Allen 16 and Kevin Garnett 13 in his first regular-season game since last March as the Celtics, overlooked by some this preseason, ended an 11-game losing streak in Cleveland and snapped a 16-game skid by visiting teams in games between the Eastern powers who figure to meet again sometime in May or June.

With LeBron James, All-Star guard Mo Williams and other regulars resting for the playoffs, Cleveland lost for just the second time on their home floor this season, 111-110 in overtime Wednesday night to the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron James might be mortal after all. At least against the Celtics. Boston frustrates LeBron once again, limiting him to 21 points on 5-of-15 shooting in beating the East-leading Cavaliers 105-94. Ken Berger says if LeBron can't find any answers vs. the C's defense, the Cavs are in trouble.