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Celtics claim third straight division titleBasketball Betting Lines03/26/2010 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Pierce finished with 22 points and eight rebounds, as the Boston Celtics wrapped up the Atlantic Division title with a 94-86 win over the Sacramento Kings. Combined with Toronto's loss to Denver on Friday, the Celtics expanded their lead over the Raptors to an insurmountable 11 1/2 games. The division title is Boston's third straight, something the club hasn't done since taking five in a row from 1984-1988. Kevin Garnett added 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Ray Allen finished with 20 points in the win, the Celtics' sixth in their last seven games. Rajon Rondo had a career-high 18 assists in the victory. Rondo also had three steals, which gave him the Celtics' franchise record for steals in a season. He had entered the contest tied with Rick Fox at 167. Carl Landry had a game-high 30 points to pace the Kings, who played their fourth straight game without rookie star Tyreke Evans (concussion). Beno Udrih added 16 points and 12 assists in the loss, Sacramento's third in a row. Boston never trailed and led by as many as 24, though the Kings got within 87-81 with 3:12 left in the game on a three from Udrih. However, Pierce followed with a layup, then made 1-of-2 from the line with 2:34 to play. After Sacramento missed a few shots on its next possession, Garnett's slam made it a 92-81 game, and Boston held on over the final 1:39. Pierce poured in 11 points in the first quarter, when Boston used an 11-for-12 effort from the foul line to take a 32-17 lead. The Celtics continued to play in front and stretch their lead in the second. A nine-point burst, capped by a Garnett jumper, made it a 57-33 contest with 1:38 to go, and Boston rolled into halftime with a 20-point advantage. The Celtics held a 24-point advantage multiple times in the third quarter, including when a Pierce basket set their lead at 72-48. However, the Kings ended the frame on a 13-2 run to trim their deficit. Udrih ended the rally with consecutive buckets to get Sacramento within 74-61 moving to the fourth. The Kings still trailed by double-digits for the first six minutes of the final frame, but baskets from Udrih and Jason Thompson had them within 82-74 with 5:47 left. Game Notes Kings center Spencer Hawes left in the third quarter with a lower back strain and did not return. Also for Sacramento, Francisco Garcia left in the second quarter with a sore right wrist and didn't return...Thompson ended with 12 points...Sacramento had 18 turnovers, compared to eight for Boston...The Kings held a 51-45 rebounding edge and made 23-of-31 free throws...The Celtics were 19-of-28 from the line.
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As always, I've tried to be as inclusive as possible while only including teams that would have a reasonable chance of at least being discussed if this were Selection Sunday. If your team's not on here, there's probably a good reason (or three) -- start with the RPI and SOS numbers and work your way down. (Please remember, per selection committee criteria, that records displayed are Division I only. Next update: Feb. 28) If you have a legitimate grievance, or just like talking bubble, send an e-mail. Polite ones with fact-based arguments have a much better chance of receiving a response. I apologize in advance if I can't get back to all of you. Atlantic Coast Conference Work left to do: Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech
Work left to do: Clemson [19-9 (5-9), RPI: 41, SOS: 42] The Tigers are closer to locking up the collapse of the year award (in a good battle with OK State) than they are to grabbing an at-large. Clemson's been very competitive, but there's no really positive way you can spin nine losses in 11 games. They now cannot get to .500 in ACC play and still must head to Virginia Tech in the season finale (after hosting Miami). Unless the Tigers win both and/or do some serious work in the ACC tourney, they very well could be left out. There are no great nonconference wins, but ODU, App State, Miss. State, South Carolina and Georgia are all respectable W's. Florida State [18-11 (6-9), RPI: 48, SOS: 14] The Noles got thrashed at Maryland to run their losing streak to five, but then pounded NC State at home to set the table for what likely is an elimination game at Miami. You can at least make a case for the Seminoles at 7-9 in ACC play (and some work in the ACC tourney), but 6-10 is not going to cut it. Wins at Duke and over Florida will resonate, but the computer numbers remain questionable. Beyond Florida, FSU thrashed bubble buddy Providence, but there's not a ton beyond those two games that will help. They didn't show well in big-time opportunities against Pitt and Wisconsin (before the Florida win). Georgia Tech [18-10 (6-8), RPI: 51, SOS: 46] The Jackets beat Wake on Wednesday but couldn't get it done at UVa on Saturday, which could be a crucial loss with UNC and BC (both at home) remaining and 8-8 almost a certain need for at-large consideration. A nonconference win over Memphis helps, but the RPI and SOS are not at-large quality right now; if you combine those with a sub-.500 ACC mark, that could spell NIT for GT. For more College Basketball betting lines go to MySportsbook.com Additional basketball lines can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.
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