Rondo Suspended For Bumping Referee
All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the Boston Celtics’ first-round playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks after bumping an official in Sunday’s loss.
Rondo was protesting a call with 41 seconds left in Game 1 loss when he bumped referee Marc Davis with his chest. The Celtics had made a frantic comeback to cut a 19-point Hawks lead to four when Rondo lost his composure after Davis called a foul on Boston forward Brandon Bass.
Rondo’s absence further complicates the Celtics’ predicament. They’re also likely to be without shooting guard Ray Allen, who still hasn’t recovered from an ankle injury. Boston will play Game 2 in Atlanta on Tuesday before returning to Boston for Friday’s Game 3.
Loading ...
