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Rondo Leads Celtics to Win Over Hawks, 96-77

Boston holds 2-0 series lead

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 24, 2008 7:23 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Bibby was booed every time he touched the ball after shooting 4-for-17 from the field in the first two games. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Rondo added 12 points, eight assists, and six rebounds as Boston bested Atlanta last night, 96-77.

Paul Pierce returned from a first-quarter knockdown to score 14 points, while Kendrick Perkins added eight points and nine rebounds for the Celtics. Josh Smith, who helped take Pierce down and appeared to land on him and roll over his head, had 13 points and eight rebounds for Atlanta. The Celtics lead the series 2-0. Game 3 is Saturday in Atlanta.

Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, second right, watches the final minutes of the Hawks' 96-77 loss to the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series last night in Boston.
Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby, second right, watches the final minutes of the Hawks' 96-77 loss to the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of their first-round playoff series last night in Boston.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forwards Kevin Garnett (5) and James Posey (41) stop Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Smith, center, during the second half of Game 2 of their playoff game last night in Boston.
Boston Celtics forwards Kevin Garnett (5) and James Posey (41) stop Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Smith, center, during the second half of Game 2 of their playoff game last night in Boston.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby looks up at Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, after being knocked down during Game 2 of the NBA first-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Atlanta Hawks guard Mike Bibby looks up at Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, after being knocked down during Game 2 of the NBA first-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Smith (5) lands on Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, in the first half of their first-round playoff series game. The Celtics beat the Hawks 96-77.
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Smith (5) lands on Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, in the first half of their first-round playoff series game. The Celtics beat the Hawks 96-77.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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