Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Rajon Rondo recorded his eighth career playoff
triple-double on Saturday and guided the Celtics to a 92-91 win over the 76ers
in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Rondo finished with 13 points, 17 assists and 12 rebounds and helped Boston
overcome a 10-point fourth quarter deficit. Kevin Garnett added 29 points and
11 rebounds for the fourth-seeded Celtics, who defeated the Hawks in six games
to advance to the second round for the fifth straight season.
Andre Iguodala, who sent the eighth-seeded 76ers into the second round with a
pair of last-second free throws on Thursday, scored a team-high 19 points in
the loss.
Game 2 is set for Monday in Boston.
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