A win's a win, but the Celtics shouldn't have let this one get into doubt in the fourth quarter. Luckily Perkins got an offensive board, hit two free throws, and then combined with Rasheed Wallace to play great D on Bosh/Bargnani and get steal. Then the Captain put the game away for good with a long jumper.
Rondo and Rasheed lead the Celtics in this game. Rondo posted his third career triple double and was all over the court. Rasheed was hot from deep, 5-7, and also made a variety of shots from the post. He also got to the line 4 times, 2 of his free throws were end of the game fouling to try and extend the game).
Weird notes from the box score. Ray, Paul, and Kendrick all scored 16 points. Another weird thing I noticed is that Perkins and BBD only had 1 defensive board each. I won't get on them for that because they both also pulled down five offensive boards. Perkins even got one in the clutch late. Just goes to show you that there are only so many defensive boards to go around, and Rondo got a lot of those. (oh and the Celtics out rebounded the Raptors by 3)
Rondo 3
Rasheed 3
Ray Allen and Perk both deserve some points, but R and R were the difference today for the Celtics.