ROTATION: Point guard Rajon Rondo, Shooting guard Ray Allen, Small forward Paul Pierce, Power forward Kevin Garnett, Center Kendrick Perkins. Bench -- Guard Eddie House, Forward James Posey, Guard Tony Allen, Forward Leon Powe, Forward Glen Davis, Forward P.J. Brown, Guard Sam Cassell.
PLAYER NOTES: --G Rajon Rondo was outscored by Chris Paul, 22-17, but the Celtic point guard made eight of 10 shots to keep the Hornets honest.
--G Sam Cassell is getting less and less playing time. He went just four seconds Friday.
--G Eddie House hit two key fourth-quarter treys for the second game in a row.
--F Paul Pierce led the Celts with nine assists against the Hornets.
