
Celtics beat Nets, 91-84

Rajon Rondo drove to the basket in between Shaun Livingston (left) and former Celtic Paul Pierce.
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Kris Humphries looked for his shot under pressure from Mason Plumlee.
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Jeff Green blocked Deron Williams's shot with help from Jerryd Bayless.
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Jared Sullinger saved the ball from going out of bounds in second-quarter action.
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Rondo threw a pass to Green under pressure from Livingston.
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Rondo dribbled past Pierce.
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Rondo had 20 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds in the game.
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Rondo was helped to his feet after he was fouled by Pierce in the second quarter.
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Pierce was later fouled by Rondo in the fourth quarter.
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Rondo put defensive pressure on Joe Johnson in the third quarter.
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Deron Williams drove to the basket past Rondo.
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Rondo offered a spirited performance against Williams.
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Coach Brad Stevens reacted to a call.
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Stevens spoke with referee Gary Zielinski after multiple calls.
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Bayless knocked out a 3-pointer under pressure.
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Bayless shot over Pierce and Marcus Thornton.
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Williams made a driving layup against Humphries.
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Pierce dribbled up the court behind Bayless.
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Nets coach Jason Kidd watched his team falter against the Celtics.
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The Nets fell to the Celtics
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Pierce was introduced to the fans before the game.
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Jason Collins, another former Celtics player, is seen in the background.
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Williams (from left), Pierce, and Collins smiled before playing the Celtics.
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