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First half vs. Bobcats a little lacking in intensity

By Chris Forsberg

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

BOSTON -- In a game that has lacked the intensity of Tuesday's season opener in Cleveland, the Celtics looked sleepy at times in the first half Wednesday. But Boston leaned on a defense that registered five steals, forced eight turnovers, and limited the visiting Bobcats to 33 percent shooting from the field to open a 42-31 advantage at intermission of the home opener at the TD Garden. Ray Allen missed his first four shots, but caught fire coming back in off the bench when Paul Pierce picked up ...

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