By Frank Dell'Apa, Globe Staff
Rajon Rondo returns after missing eight games with a sprained right wrist. The Celtics went 6-2 without Rondo, who was injured in a game against Toronto Jan. 18,
STARTING LINEUPS
BOSTON CELTICS (11-10)
PG Rajon Rondo
SG Ray Allen
SF Paul Pierce
PF Kevin Garnett
C Jermaine O'Neal
INACTIVES: Marquis Daniels, Keyon Dooling.
NEW YORK KNICKS (8-14)