Rondo's pushing the pace and passing

[sed522002]

During Rondo's 59 minutes of court time over the past two contests, the Celtics had an offensive rating (points per 100 possessions) of 112.7 points and that number plummeted to 99.3 in the 37 minutes he was off the floor. Rondo's playmaking abilities are giving a jolt to a team that ranks 26th in the league in offensive rating (98.5) through 50 games.
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That was hammered home by the fact that Rondo and Stevens sat down for a film session before Wednesday's game with an emphasis on pushing the ball in transition.

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"His push [Wednesday] in the first quarter [was] to a point where he had to be taken out. He was tired because he was really pushing the ball in transition," Stevens said. "That's good for our team, and it's something we've been emphasizing, especially since he's been back."
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But you can tell Rondo is ramping up. The Celtics' pace factor over the past two games with Rondo on the court? A whopping 100.85 possessions, which would rank behind only the 76ers for the entire season. The Celtics have operated this season at a middle-of-the-pack pace (95.89 possessions; 18th in the league) but that number has jumped to 99.4 over Rondo's past three games.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/10415048/boston-celtics-offense-coming-rajon-rondo-back

From Red's Army:

According to the NBA’s Spor**** tracking system, Rondo is already averaging 55 passes per game, even though he’s averaging 25.8 minutes.  If you want to break that down by minute, Rondo is averaging 2.13 passes every minute he’s on the floor.  That puts him right in line with league leader in passes per game Kemba Walker, who has 76.9 in his 35.8 mpg (2.14 per minute).  So Rondo is moving the ball with the best of them.
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When projected out over 48 minutes, Rondo is creating 30 points by assist per game.  That’s third best in the league already.  Chris Paul is first with 34.8.  Kendall Marshall, surprisingly, is second at 31.6.

http://redsarmy.com/2014/02/07/your-morning-dump-where-rondo-is-pushing-the-pace/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RedsArmy+%28Red%27s+Army%3A+The+Voice+Of+Celtics+Fans%29


Something that's always discussed on here is Rondo and his walking the ball up the court etc..I know my stats people on here can find some stats from previous yrs to compare pace, possessions (I guess I'm too lazy..lol).

[pokeKingCurtis]

TP

I love how Sports Hit was censored.

[sed522002]

TP

I love how Sports Hit was censored.

I noticed that..lol...I thought it was a dirty word at first.

[Clench123]

That's really interesting.  And he's not even back into form yet!

[Enzzo]

Glad to see this, I'm sick of all the "Rondo sucks now" comments. Can't wait to see him at full force.

[Monkhouse]

The crazy thing is... he's averaging over 6 assists, and he clearly isn't fully back to form yet.

Can't wait until he fully regains confidence, and drives more. Pick and roll with Sullinger in the future should be sick.

[lon3lytoaster]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

[Enzzo]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

Maybe it'll never go away...

[sed522002]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

Maybe it'll never go away...

I think it was sarcasm..lol

[sed522002]

I really want to see the numbers once they start playing "non-tank" teams, but I'm encouraged by his play and the fact that he's not even in full form.

[Enzzo]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

Maybe it'll never go away...

I think it was sarcasm..lol

Hah, I think you're right. But, to be fair, I do see a lot of Rondo haters on here. No matter what he does or how long he's been back they still say he's terrible.

[sed522002]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

Maybe it'll never go away...

I think it was sarcasm..lol

Hah, I think you're right. But, to be fair, I do see a lot of Rondo haters on here. No matter what he does or how long he's been back they still say he's terrible.

It's going to always be like that and not just with Rondo.

[lon3lytoaster]

Rondo sucks. Trade him.

Maybe it'll never go away...

I think it was sarcasm..lol

yessir! Just sarcasm. I've loved Rondo since his first preseason here.

[D.o.s.]

I think we're glossing over the really interesting stuff in that article though.

Kemba Walker is leading the league in passes per game?

[Fafnir]

I think we're glossing over the really interesting stuff in that article though.

Kemba Walker is leading the league in passes per game?

Passing into to the post or just swinging the ball counts for this.

I think he's the primary post entry guy for Big Al.