Celtics blowing out Bulls

By K.C. Johnson

Boston closed the third quarter with a 16-4 run to seize a commanding 83-63 lead over the Bulls after three quarters Saturday night at the United Center.

Rajon Rondo's short jumper just before the quarter buzzer capped the spurt. Rondo has 15 points and 11 assists as all five Celtics starters are in double figures. Rasheed Wallace, with 10 points off the bench, also is.

Luol Deng's 17 points leads the Bulls. However, he is shooting 5 for 16 as the Bulls are clanging at a 35.9 percent rate.

Photo: Derrick Rose shoots over Boston's Kendrick Perkins. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Tribune)