The Celtics were going to win this one anyway, in all likelihood. But while Rondo and Cousins were still out there, anything could happen. Millions of viewers were watching to see if Rondo & Boogie could lead the Kings to a comeback.
But... sadly, it was not to be. Referee Bill Kennedy would not tolerate Rondo's yapping, and he threw Rondo out of the game midway through the 3rd quarter — thus effectively ruining the the rest of the contest. After that, the game devolved into a morass of ticky-tack whistles and extended garbage time.
Here are details on the game, and where the club stands now.