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Boston Celtics 96, Toronto Raptors 73

Found January 24, 2012 on Celtics Locker:
PLAYERS: Rajon Rondo,  Kevin Garnett,  Brandon Bass
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Toronto Raptors

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The Celtics outscored the Raptors 52-35 in the second half last Wednesday Night to surge to victory.  Rajon Rondo led the way for the Celtics with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.  Kevin Garnett (15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists) and Brandon Bass (13 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots) also had solid games.  Mickeal Pietrus pitched in with 12 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in this contest.  The Celtics are now 5-8 on the year.
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