First win of Pitino era

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Article from CNN/SI's website:

BOSTON 99, ORLANDO 96 
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Antoine Walker scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half and Chris 
Mills added 19 as the Boston Celtics held off the Orlando Magic, 99-96, 
for their first preseason victory. 

Walker, who had 13 of his points in the third quarter, pulled down a 
game-high 15 rebounds. He has led the club in both scoring and 
rebounding in all but one game this season. 

Fellow University of Kentucky alumnus Ron Mercer, a rookie, added 17 
points for the Celtics (1-5). 

Boston enjoyed a 14-point lead with 2:10 left in the third quarter until 
Penny Hardaway got hot for the Magic. He hit a three-pointer to cut the 
deficit to 11, then converted on a pair of three-point plays to pull 
Orlando within 74-68 after three quarters. 

The Magic tied it 80-80 early in the final period but were unable to 
take the lead before Boston pulled away again.