Boston Celtics wins over Miami Heat, 88-80 (NBA 2011 season opener)

The Boston Celtics have spoiled the party for the new-look Miami Heat in the NBA season opener in Boston.

The Celtics have won the match 88-80, leading at the end of each quarter.

Ray Allen led the Celtics with 20 points, while Paul Pierce contributed 19. Point guard Rajon Rondo had 17 assists in the victory.

LeBron James managed a game-high 31 points in a losing cause for the Heat, with fellow big names Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh contributing 13 and eight respectively.

The Scores:

Boston Celtics 88 - R. Allen 20, Pierce 19, Davis 13, Garnett 10, S. O'Neal 9, Daniels 8, Robinson 4, Rondo 4, J. O'Neal 1.

Miami Heat 80 - James 31, Wade 13, Bosh 8, Haslem 8, House 8, Jones 6, Arroyo 3, Anthony 2, Ilgauskas 1.

Quarters: 16-9, 45-30, 63-57, 88-80

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