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Houston Rockets lost to Boston Celtics 102-82
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Updated: 2005-11-14 10:13

Stromile Swift had a season-high 17 points, and Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming 14 each for the Rockets (2-4).

Stromile Swift had a season-high 17 points, and Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming 14 each for the Rockets (2-4).
Raef LaFrentz was 7-for-7 from 3-point range in the first half and scored 27 of his 32 points in the opening 24 minutes to lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-82 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.

Ricky Davis and Paul Pierce scored 19 points apiece, and Mark Blount had 17 for Boston (3-3). LaFrentz, who matched his career-high for points, added eight rebounds to his stellar night and finished 7-for-9 from 3-point range.

The Celtics held double-digits leads at the end of every quarter and were hardly tested. The Rockets, who beat New Jersey on Saturday, appeared worn down from the start.

LaFrentz, averaging just 9.2 points per game, connected on four 3-pointers in the opening 9:16 that helped Boston open a 24-12 lead. He hit three 3-pointers in the final 3:35 of the second quarter that gave the Celtics a 55-44 lead at the half.

LaFrentz finally missed his first 3-point attempt 5:30 minutes into the third quarter.
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