Lakers Rondo and Howard are extending a long NBA Finals theme

Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard aren’t just here to collect Nuggets.
They came to the Lakers for the treasures of June, now transferred to October. They’re following a rich NBA tradition: late-career miners, with a nose for gold.
Howard again twisted the Miami Heat like salt water taffy in the first quarter of Game 2 Friday night. Rondo commanded the last half of the second quarter, burrowed deep into the Miami zone, and helped the Lakers stretch their lead to 68-54 at halftime.
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