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          Does Rajon Rondo's injury give the Celtics the edge over the Bulls?

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          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterApr 21, 2017, 04:37 PM
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          The Chicago Bulls' roller-coaster season has taken its latest unexpected turn. After claiming a 2-0 lead on the road in their first-round series against the East No. 1 seed Boston Celtics, in large part thanks to the play of point guard Rajon Rondo, the Bulls learned Friday that Rondo will be sidelined indefinitely with a right thumb fracture.