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Orlando Falls to Big... Four?

Celts avenge previous loss to Magic as Rondo steps up game

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Dec 23, 2007 9:58 PM CST

(Newser) – Boston avenged one of its season's three losses with a home drubbing of swooning Orlando, 103-91. The surprise was the offense provided by second-year point guard Rajon Rondo, who hit a rare pair of treys en route to 23 points, tying his career high. He... Read full story »

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