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Rondo could face long suspension

We won't know the league's decision till this afternoon at the earliest but there's some reason to believe that we'll be without Rondo for a while.

C's bracing for possible Rondo suspension - Boston Celtics Blog - ESPN Boston

But it's Rondo that is likely to be in the crosshairs of the league. As Capers noted, "Rondo initiated everything that proceeded after the foul." As for whether Garnett or Wallace threw a punch, Capers added, "As we reviewed it, no. They aggressively went to one another, and they basically pushed and extended on one another, but there was not a punch thrown."

Irish Coffee: Summer of Rajon Rondo gives way to winter - WEEI

As referee crew chief James Caper said after a home Celtics loss to the Nets that was much uglier than the 95-83 final at the TD Garden, "Rondo initiated everything that proceeded after the foul." In other words, just as he was last season, Rondo will be suspended, especially considering he threw closed fists as he shoved Humphries into the stands. His history won’t help, either. Speculation sets the over/under on games the Celtics will be without their so-called leader at 3-5 games, but as New York Times reporter Howard Beck suggested, "Nate Robinson and J.R. Smith got 10 games each because they continued fight into the stands."

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