Nate punched Rondo in the grill tonight

[joeb]

This is the only reason his name has ever been in trade rumors. If he put in a more consistent effort, he would never give anyone thoughts of trading him.

Not all Rondo's fault, the big is supposed to show on those pick and rolls as he fights over the pick, and late game drives to the hoop by Nate were because of Bass not switching properly. I had no big issue with Rondo's game last night.

And with that said, Nate played very well against his old team.

[GreenFaith1819]

Did not see the game, unfortunately, but at least according to the box scores a decent game by Rondo.

When I saw GSW on the schedule, I was pretty sure that Nate would try and go off, and he did. Perfect storm for him was Monta getting traded. Great game by Nate.

Well, at least we won, and that's what matters. Whatever the reason for Rondo's alleged slacking off or whatever, that's most important.

Most PGs in the game would call 8 pts on 4-9 shooting and 14 assists a GREAT game.

Next up? Tyreke and Sacramento. We'll be fine. We're 2-1 on this road trip so far, with a VERY close, but encouraging, loss to LA.

[Celtics18]

The whole team looked tired; it wasn't only Rondo.  It's been an intense couple of weeks since the all-star break with lots of nationally televised games and big media glare among all the trade rumors.  

I thought they kind of exhaled a little up in the bay area last night.  I'm very pleased that they were able to get a win despite a subpar performance.  

Those are the kinds of games that good teams pull out, and the Celtics are starting to become a good team.

[bfrombleacher]

What on earth about tonights game makes you think he wasnt trying? This was a Rondo game, running the offense, 12+ assists. What are you talking about?

Whenever I watch Bradley or many of the other point guards in the NBA play, it becomes glaringly obvious how rare a player like Rondo is (i.e. handling, playmaking, leadership) It's no small feat having to deal with all the egos on that team, in addition to directing the offense in the manner he does. If only his play was more consistent...

-Jamman

anyone notice late in game when golden state had a switch and ended up with the rookie guard (nice game) on kg in lane, ray or paul had the ball and didn't notice it, you could hear rondo yelling kg kg kg until the pass was made into post for easy bucket, no assist for rondo but THAT is something that sets him apart from everyone but kg on our team, both players do so much that doesn't show up in stat sheet, defensive communication of those 2 is awesome, i don't want kg to retire after this season

seemed to me celtics were playing zone near end of game (just like clippers game) , if so that is different  line up / spacing for 2 top people

as far as rondo, to me at this point he is our team mvp, pp has been inconsistent , ray looked good early in season and has been  since, kg started slow and now looks like a guy who should be defensive player of year votes

Wow, he did? My video feed is terrrrible...

I remember Rondo used to be the quiet guy who was just part of the game. Now he's the vocal leader on both ends of the floor. Rondo's voice and KG cussing, both good auditory barometers of the Celtics playing good.

[hpantazo]

To me, Rondo on defense looked like a guy who ends up having to guard a girl in a pickup game. He doesn't want to try to hard so he just lets her go by, but he gives it his all on offense. Rondo looked almost offended that he had to guard Nate.

[popcontest]

The whole team looked tired; it wasn't only Rondo.  It's been an intense couple of weeks since the all-star break with lots of nationally televised games and big media glare among all the trade rumors.  

I thought they kind of exhaled a little up in the bay area last night.  I'm very pleased that they were able to get a win despite a subpar performance.  

Those are the kinds of games that good teams pull out, and the Celtics are starting to become a good team.

Tommy Point for being on point.

Those are unique games -- when your roster is decimated at the trade deadline -- players who don't normally get a chance to shine are mentally ready to step up...and yes, the C's came in the game a bit lackadaisical.

But the game went pretty much as I expected it to. I stayed up late to watch the entire game and your key point that these "are the kinds of games that good teams pull out, and the Celtics are starting to become a good team" was very clear to me too. You could see the satisfaction on Doc's face after the game. This team might be turning a corner on this road trip -- so let's see what happens next week.

[ACF]

I hope Nate does well. He's a goofball but he's very likable and when he puts his mind to it, he can straight out ball. I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he gets to play for Seattle when, some day, Adam Silver brings back the Sonics.



Rondo played 40 and 41 minutes, respectively, in the LA games. Young legs get tired too. The box score said "BOS 105, GSW 103" at the end of the game and that's really all that matters.  

Rondo played 35 minutes vs. the Dubs and only scored 8 pts, but he also dished out 14 assists and turned the ball over only twice. I didn't watch the game (though I can gather from a combined point total of 208 that defense was not being played effectively on either side) but I think the box score pretty much tells the story.


http://www.nba.com/games/20120314/BOSGSW/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore

[BballTim]

The whole team looked tired; it wasn't only Rondo.  It's been an intense couple of weeks since the all-star break with lots of nationally televised games and big media glare among all the trade rumors.  

I thought they kind of exhaled a little up in the bay area last night.  I'm very pleased that they were able to get a win despite a subpar performance.  

Those are the kinds of games that good teams pull out, and the Celtics are starting to become a good team.

  Beyond that, you frequently see unexpectedly good games from teams missing their top players due to trades/injuries. Kind of a trap game effect.

[green7]

i expected nate to do that last night, it was pretty sad that rondo had to guard him lol. it's the whole play against the team that traded me and i want revenge so bad situation.