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Rajon Rondo drops 18 in first-half during return to Boston (Video)

By Robby Sabo

Jan 2, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks with former teammates before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks with former teammates before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mavs points guard Rajon Rondo decides to drop 18 points in the first half of his glorious Boston homecoming.

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Before the 2014-15 NBA season started, the January 2nd game between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks held little to no meaning for fans. It was basically just your run-of-the-mill inter-conference matchup.

Three weeks ago all of that changed when Danny Ainge and the Celtics provided Rajon Rondo a one-way ticket to Dallas.

As fate would have it, the 28-year-old, four-time All-Star had the opportunity to return to the city where he enjoyed the first eight-plus seasons as a pro.

As Rondo was announced a Dallas starter, the Boston faithful decided to greet him with appreciation.

Then, he took the time to appreciate the fans after a nice tribute.

That’s where the story’s heartwarming feeling takes a left turn, as Rondo decided to put on a clinic tonight once tip-off occurred.

The pass-first point guard is averaging only 9.3 points on the season, but has already poured in 18 tonight in the first half.

Two of his points came on this beautiful up and under layup:

As the teams play on late in the third quarter, Rondo’s Mavs currently hold a double-digit lead over the Celtics. Rondo has increased his total to 22 points to go along with three assists and four rebounds.

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