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Garnett breaks 1,000 game record
Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 96-80 on Friday.
- AP
- Published: 22:58 November 1, 2008
Boston: Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to play 1,000 games as the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 96-80 on Friday.
Garnett, who reached the 1,000-game mark at the age of 32 years, 165 days and broke Shawn Kemp's record, scored 18 points as Boston notched its second victory of the new season.
Three days after their championship banner-raising ceremony, the Celtics dominated from the start and led by at least 10 points throughout the final three quarters. The Bulls made only 10 of 45 shots (22.2 per cent) in the first half.
Raptors 112, Warriors 108, OT= In Toronto, Chris Bosh scored 31 points to lead Toronto over Golden State in overtime.
Anthony Parker had 23 points for the Raptors.
76ers 116, Knicks 87= In Philadelphia, Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds as Philadelphia crushed New York.
Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists for the 76ers, who shot 59.1 percent (52-for-88) from the field and led all the way.
The Knicks trailed by 30 points in the fourth quarter and never got closer than seven in the second half.
Heat 103, Kings 77= In Miami, the home team scored a whopping 41 points off turnovers to thrash Sacramento.
Dwyane Wade had 20 points and eight assists, and Michael Beasley finished with 17 for the Heat, which recorded its biggest victory margin since March last year.
The margin equalled the record for a Miami home season opener, and the Heat also moved to an even 1-1 record in the new season after having more losses than wins throughout last season.
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