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Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

Hot-and-cold guard key to each win in Boston's baffling playoff run

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 21, 2008 8:40 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Kevin Garnett may have notched the most points with 26, but it was Rajon Rondo who really hurt the Detroit Pistons in Boston's Game 1 win last night. The blossoming point guard logged more than 40 minutes on the court, finishing with 11 points, seven assists, and five steals to only one turnover, reports the Boston Herald.

And he made some surprising clutch jumpers, which Detroit coach Flip Saunders noticed. “You can’t give him too many dare shots," he said, calling the NBA sophomore "one of the most improved players in the league." Though Rondo's game has been somewhat inconsistent in these playoffs, one thing is clear: when he's hot, the Celtics win.

Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo speaks the media at the team's training facility, Monday, May 19, 2008 in Waltham, Mass, the day before leading his team to a Game 1 victory over the Pistons.
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo speaks the media at the team's training facility, Monday, May 19, 2008 in Waltham, Mass, the day before leading his team to a Game 1 victory over the Pistons.   (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo shoots next to Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston, Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo shoots next to Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston, Tuesday, May 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess (24) drives past Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, behind ball. At left is Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups.
Detroit Pistons forward Antonio McDyess (24) drives past Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, behind ball. At left is Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, rear, defends against Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace (36) during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston.
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, rear, defends against Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace (36) during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forwards Leon Powe (0) and P.J. Brown, right, stop a drive by Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32).
Boston Celtics forwards Leon Powe (0) and P.J. Brown, right, stop a drive by Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32).   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) as Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, rear, watches during the first half.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) as Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, rear, watches during the first half.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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NBA • Detroit Pistons • Kevin Garnett • Boston Celtics • Paul Pierce • Tayshaun Prince • Richard Hamilton • Rajon Rondo • Antonio McDyess • 2008 NBA playoffs

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