Celtics' Late Rally Falls Short in Atlanta

Rajon Rondo had another solid night against the Hawks, finishing with 10 points on 5-of-10 shooting and four assists.
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Celts Head to Game 4 at 2-1
The Celtics rallied from a nine-point deficit to tie the game at halftime Saturday, but couldn't muster the offense for a second-half comeback, falling 102-93 in Atlanta for their first defeat of the postseason.
Kevin Garnett finished with a game-high 32 points and 10 rebounds and Paul Pierce added 17 points and eight assists as the Celts lost to the Hawks for the first time this season.
Boston now owns a 2-1 advantage in the series and will look for its third win in Game 4 on Monday in Atlanta.
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