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Celtics Live Blog: Mickael Pietrus, C's Go for Five in a Row Sunday Against Cavs

Found January 29, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mickael Pietrus,  Rajon Rondo,  Ray Allen
TEAMS: Boston Celtics

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8 a.m.: The shorthanded Celtics play an early game Sunday, looking for their fifth straight victory. Center Jermaine O'Neal hopes for a return after missing two games with a sore left knee, but the status of Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen and others remains uncertain. Among the many surprise contributors during the four-game win streak, the Celtics have been lucky to have Mickael Pietrus, who averaged 12.5 points in two starts last week. Drop in for updates and analysis during the game, which is scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m.
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