BOSTON – The Boston Celtics set a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory, getting 18 points apiece from Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-91 on Tuesday night.

Kendrick Perkins had eight points and 11 rebounds, and Ray Allen scored 16 as the Celtics starters watched from the bench while reserves Leon Powe and Eddie House helped expand the lead in the fourth quarter. The crowd began chanting “Beat L.A!” with 5:27 left in the fourth, anticipating the Christmas Day NBA finals rematch against the Lakers.

The Celtics improved to 27-2 – the best start for a two-loss team in NBA history. And the 19-game winning streak broke the Celtics record set by the original Big Three in 1981-82.