Magic Vs. Celtics: Rajon Rondo, Boston Down Cold-Shooting Orlando 91-80

The Boston Celtics have been able to contain Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard in the past, even if they were covering him with just one person. That hasn’t been the case in 2010, and it certainly isn’t the case this afternoon. Howard has 12 points already as the Magic jumped ahead 12-2 early and currently lead 22-17 after one quarter.

Howard has one dunk and one wide open layup, but for the most part, he’s showed off his improved post moves against Kendrick Perkins. Howard has one running left-handed hook, two lefty jump hooks and this runner over the top of the backboard (via @jose3030).

The Boston Celtics have an important rubber match against the rival Orlando Magic, but it’s a particularly important game for Ray Allen. The Celtics star is on the verge of a major milestone, and there’s a chance he could reach it in this game.

Allen needs five three-pointers in this game to tie Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller for number one on the all-time three-pointers list. Allen has made 2,555 three-pointers in his career, five behind the 2,560 Miller made in his 18-year career. Five three-pointers is a tall order for most people, but Allen can certainly get it done. He has hit five or more three-pointers in a game 113 times in his career, and has nailed six or more 45 times.