How Good Were Rondo's Stats? Really Good

by Jeff Clark on Feb 13, 2012 5:46 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

You could tell that Rondo was dominating the game yesterday, but it wasn't till the end that I realized that he was having one of those special statistical days. It is one thing to have a triple double (impressive in its own right) but another thing to do it with numbers like this. He finished with 32 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds. Wow. Here are some additional stats to put it into perspective.

The Rajon Rondo conundrum - WEEI | Paul Flannery

How good was Rondo’s game? That line has only been reached nine other times in the history of the NBA, by six other players. (Magic Johnson did it three times.) The roll call: Magic, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Reggie Theus and Baron Davis. (Hat tip to Beckley Mason for the find).

Stats and Info: Rondo's productive night

Just how good was Rajon Rondo's triple-double effort Sunday night? According to ESPN Stats and Info, Rondo scored or assisted on 65 of the Celtics' 95 points (68.4 percent). It was tied for the second-most points produced by a single player in a game this season (and just the seventh 60-plus game of the year).

Yup, that's a special game. Actually winning the game helps too.

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keep goin rajon!

i like how he played: aggressive (makin room for the others), confident (taking shots)and still maaany extra passes
he also showed his clutch freethrows FREETHROWS

by jnk on Feb 13, 2012 6:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions

For those who've been wanting to ship Rondo elsewhere....

Please read and re-read this article ’til you understand.

by japsuki on Feb 13, 2012 6:32 AM EST reply actions

and read and read and read……..

by Blackberry33 on Feb 13, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

We know what he can do but

It’s not that c fans are aware of what we have. We need this rondo for games where we need a lift. He must become the go To guy when the others dint have it. Like against la and Toronto. If we can at least get this rondo in the playoffs I’ll be happy.

by cltc5 on Feb 13, 2012 8:45 AM EST via mobile reply actions

All or most of us know that he can do it- when he's up to it.

The question is still- his consistency; can he bring it almost every game, or does he play mind games with himself? He’s still an enigma of sorts.

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by lygafe on Feb 13, 2012 9:07 AM EST reply actions

Stats

Look at Rondo’s stats and his play when Pierce was hurt and his stats and play, until yesterday, since Pierce has been back. Doc Rivers said earlier in the season that it is Rondo’s team now, but Pierce is still the captain. Either Rondo is reluctant to step on Pierce’s toes, or Pierce is unwilling to let Rondo completely lead. Or maybe it’s some of both.

by DENNEE on Feb 13, 2012 9:23 AM EST reply actions