(SportsNetwork.com) - Rajon Rondo will make his return to Boston on Friday night as the former All-Star leads his new team, the Dallas Mavericks, against his old team, the Celtics. Rondo was traded to the Mavericks a little over two weeks ago and Dallas is 4-2 since the move. Rondo spent eight-plus seasons in Boston, winning a title, making four All-Star teams and leading the league in assists twice. I believe Im going to get a great reception, said Rondo. I gave it my all every time I went out there on the floor and played for the Celtics. It was a great opportunity to play for one of the best franchises in sports history. Those fans are amazing. I hope I wont be too emotional. try not to cry a little bit. Im very excited to go back. And the Celtics believe its important to display respect and admiration for their former point guard. Its important for us that were teammates of his to acknowledge him, Boston head coach Brad Stevens told masslive.com. I think thats really important ... He did a ton for this organization and this community, and Im certain that it will be an emotional night for everybody. Since the deal, Rondo is averaging 13.2 ppg and 7.8 apg for Dallas, which has won three straight, all at home. On Tuesday, the Mavericks slaughtered the Washington Wizards, 114-87. Monta Ellis led six Mavericks in double figures with 20 points in the Dallas win. Chandler Parsons, Charlie Villanueva and Richard Jefferson all scored 14 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 13 for Dallas. Rondo added 11. All 13 active Mavericks scored at least two points. The Mavericks, who own the leagues best offense, have scored at least 102 points in five straight games. Dallas will play the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets on this short road swing. The Celtics ended a four-game slide on Wednesday afternoon with a 106-84 home win over the Sacramento Kings. Stevens seemingly settled in on a new rotation with Evan Turner starting at the point guard and both rookie Marcus Smart and Jameer Nelson coming off the bench. Turner tallied 10 points and 11 assists in the win. Jared Sullinger had 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Cs, followed by Kelly Olynyk, who added 15 points off the bench for the Celtics. Jae Crowder contributed 12 points and Smart chipped in 11 with the second unit. The Mavericks beat the Celtics by five in Big D on Nov. 3 and have taken four straight and eight of the last nine in this series. Dallas is 4-1 in its last five in Boston. Nyheim Hines Jersey . No, the San Antonio star didnt announce retirement plans during an off day at the NBA Finals on Wednesday. Quenton Nelson Colts Jersey . Bryant underwent an operation in December to correct an irregular heartbeat. His season ended with four games left because of a rapid heartbeat, a condition he has known about for several years and had been treated for in the past. http://www.coltsofficialstore.us/authentic-braden-smith-colts-jersey/ . Last year, Matt Kuchar closed with a 4-under 68 to beat Kevin Chappell by two strokes for his second win of the 2013 season and sixth of his career. Colts Jerseys . James Erskine said Tuesday that Thorpe was "quite sick" in a Sydney hospital but dismissed media reports the swimmer might lose the use of his left arm. "Hes not in the intensive care," Erskine said. Matt Slauson Colts Jersey .The seventh-seeded Raonic was scheduled to play U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan, but was replaced in the Group B pool by Spanish substitute David Ferrer.Raonic, who was 0-2 at the year-end event, said he suffered the injury late in the first set of Tuesdays 6-3, 7-6 loss to Murray.NEW YORK -- D.C. United forward Eddie Johnson was suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer on Wednesday for violent conduct toward Real Salt Lake defender Carlos Salcedo. Johnson kicked the ball at Salcedos back while the Salt Lake player was on the ground after a whistle. Johnson received a yeellow card during the game.dddddddddddd. The MLS Disciplinary Committee also suspended Montreal midfielder Calum Mallace one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for violating its policy on entering field of play and leaving bench and technical area in the Impacts 2-1 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday night