 March 3, 2010 -- Following an embarrassing defeat to one of the league's worst all-time teams (the 2010 New Jersey Nets), the Boston Celtics had a duty to restore faith in their ability to play at home. On Wednesday night, they did just that as they spanked the visiting Charlotte Bobcats to the tune of a 24-point blowout, 104-80.
Boston was paced by Paul Pierce and his game-high 27 points, while the Celtics also saw Nate Robinson sink four of six 3-pointers to check in with 16 points off the bench behind Rajon Rondo, who tallied eight points and six assists. Kevin Garnett added 12 points, four blocks, five rebounds and four assists in the win.
Pierce had scored only nine points in Tuesday's win over Detroit, his first game since missing three contests with a sore thumb. But Wednesday he found his rhythm and connected on a variety of shots, including four three-pointers.
Robinson drained a pair of threes to end the first quarter, providing Boston with a 31-21 lead. He then connected again from long distance to open the second frame, while Ray Allen and Rasheed Wallace followed with baskets for a sudden 17-point advantage.
The Celtics, who won the season series against the Bobcats 3-0, have now won two straight following up the previous night's win against the Detroit Pistons.
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