Rondo hits double-double as Celtics blast past Pacers

Posted at 03/13/2010 2:00 PM | Updated as of 03/13/2010 2:00 PM

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics were able to rest Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen for the final quarter as they cruised to a convincing 122-103 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Pierce led the Celtics with 20 points and Rajon Rondo had a double-double, scoring 16 points and 11 assists.

Replacements Glen Davis and Nate Robinson came off the bench and each contributed 15 points for the Celtics, who were playing their third game in four nights.

The Celtics led by six points at the end of the first quarter and stretched the lead to 20 at halftime, sparked by three consecutive three pointers by Robinson.

Roy Hibbert led the Pacers with 23 points and Danny Granger, back in the lineup after serving a one game suspension for fighting on Saturday, scored 16 points.


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