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April 24, 2008
Celtics take 2-0 lead in playoff series

(NECN) - The Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 96-77 Wednesday night. The win gives Boston a 2-0 lead over the Hawks in their first-round playoff series.

Kevin Garnett scored 19 points and had 10 rebounds, while Rajon Rondo scored 12 points and had 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

After being knocked down in the first quarter, Paul Pierce returned to score 14 points. Kendrick Perkins added 8 points and nine rebounds for Boston.

Game 3 between the Hawks and Celtics takes place on Saturday in Atlanta.

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