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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

(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... Read full story »

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Rondo Dishes Out Another Celts Home Win

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