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Loss of Rondo for year hurts Celts playoff chances
By HOWARD ULMAN
AP Sports Writer /
January 28, 2013
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Now the Celtics have neither member of their starting backcourt from the past five seasons, Allen and Rondo.
Rondo’s injury ‘‘puts this team and the rest of the guys in a position to be ready to step up,’’ Pierce said. Sunday’s win ‘‘was a perfect example. We showed we are capable.’’
NOTES: It was Miami’s first game in Boston since it won Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals behind James’ 45 points. ... James and Chris Bosh each had 16 rebounds for the Heat. ... The last time the Celtics played consecutive double-overtime games was on March 11 and 13, 1951.
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