From the Boston Globe:
Rajon Rondo came close to a triple-double in the first half and finished with 15 points, 18 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Celtics steamrolled the Orlando Magic 112-94 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Wednesday night. The series is now tied, 1-1.
The Celtics needed all they could get from Rondo because Paul Pierce picked up two early fouls, then a quick third foul, and played just five minutes in the first half. In contrast, reserve forward Brian Scalabrine played 21 first-half minutes. That could have been a nightmare scenario for the Celtics, but the play of Rondo, as well as Ray Allen (22 points) in the first half helped Boston avoid any such thing.
Rondo and Allen passed the torch to Eddie House in the second half, and the reserve guard ran with it. House had a spectacular shooting night, contributing 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting off the bench.
Game 3 is Friday night in Orlando.
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