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Celtics Come From Behind to Beat Sixers in Game 1 of Second Round in NBA Playoffs

Found May 12, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Rajon Rondo,  Kevin Garnett
TEAMS: Boston Celtics
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The Celtics spent most of the opening game of their second-round matchup with the Sixers looking like they were going to get run out of the TD Garden, but Boston stood tough when it counted and won Game 1 at home. Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett were big down the stretch for the Celtics. In the West, the Lakers and Nuggets are also playing Saturday night, although they're still in the first round. That game begins at 10:30 ET. Here are the recaps from the games that took place Saturday, May 11. Be sure to check out more of our...
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