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The Lakers were creaking along for a while and seem to being doing much better now but that is mostly attributable to being able to get quality minutes from Bynum.
However, the Celtics have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games with a lot of losses to even sub-par teams.
Rondo is shooting with the accuracy of Helen Keller but still playing great D etc.
I want to wonder if perhaps they have some nagging injuries or something? Maybe Rondo has some sort of hand problem that only affects his shooting?
Looking for any insights from those that follow them more closely.
The Lakers were creaking along for a while and seem to being doing much better now but that is mostly attributable to being able to get quality minutes from Bynum.
However, the Celtics have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games with a lot of losses to even sub-par teams.
Rondo is shooting with the accuracy of Helen Keller but still playing great D etc.
I want to wonder if perhaps they have some nagging injuries or something? Maybe Rondo has some sort of hand problem that only affects his shooting?
Looking for any insights from those that follow them more closely.
Thanks.
Giving some credit to Memphis for last nights win in Boston could be in order.
Look at the job they did with their best player (Rudy Gay) out for the rest of the season...they will be a contender next season when he gets back...if there is no lockout and games actually get played.
These older teams such as the Lakers and Celtics will have their ups and downs as some of the veterans get further past their prime. It happens in all sports.
2) Over the last 10 games he is 5/10 total from the FT line. Even if he shot 100% that wouldn't change anything.
3) He is 31/98 from the field the last 10 games or basically about 33% which is god-awful. Averaging 6.1pts per game.
Previous set of 10 games had him make 13/24 FT's, 48/98 FG's so the only real change is that he missed 17 baskets more which would have easily resulted in a couple more wins.
So, why is Rondo shooting so badly from the field? I am still thinking injury?
Giving some credit to Memphis for last nights win in Boston could be in order.
Look at the job they did with their best player (Rudy Gay) out for the rest of the season...they will be a contender next season when he gets back...if there is no lockout and games actually get played.
These older teams such as the Lakers and Celtics will have their ups and downs as some of the veterans get further past their prime. It happens in all sports.
Rondo, aged 25 and a few months, shot 2-12 from the field in a 3 pt. loss.
Rondo is shooting with the accuracy of Helen Keller but still playing great D etc.
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I want to wonder if perhaps they have some nagging injuries or something? Maybe Rondo has some sort of hand problem that only affects his shooting?
Rondo has never really been a scorer. Boston's issue is essentially the empty space at Center, left by Perkins. Shaq's too old, Krstic is no good, and Jermaine is well Jermaine. The Big Four can only take them so far and playing small against bigger teams will hurt them in the long run.
Rondo has never really been a scorer. Boston's issue is essentially the empty space at Center, left by Perkins. Shaq's too old, Krstic is no good, and Jermaine is well Jermaine. The Big Four can only take them so far and playing small against bigger teams will hurt them in the long run.
I know he's not a scorer but he's off about 4pts. a game on average and that is the difference (pt. differential) between a 1st and 6th seed.
Perhaps the loss of Perkins has thrown things off on the offensive end and Rondo is getting challenged more on his shots?
At this point I think the Bulls are the favored team in the east despite having less deep playoff experience.
Rondo has never really been a scorer. Boston's issue is essentially the empty space at Center, left by Perkins. Shaq's too old, Krstic is no good, and Jermaine is well Jermaine. The Big Four can only take them so far and playing small against bigger teams will hurt them in the long run.
I saw Rondo shoot lots of bricks up close in college (UK @ Vandy)...didn't see what all the hype was about. He is 110% better now, but won't shoot it like Kevin Martin or whoever. Not most nights.
Celtics are gonna need the healthy O'Neals to make the Finals. Without them, they ain't gonna make it.
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