Rajon Rondo's stat line in the Celtics 86-93 loss to the Miami Heat tonight was 0-8 shooting, 1-4 from the free throw line and had 5 assists and 3 turnovers. Definitely not All Star numbers. Since coming back from injury, Rondo's come back with all the same weaknesses - lack of a consistent jump shot (though Kirk Goldsberry of Grantland says Rondo was showing progress last season before his injury) and poor free throw shooting - while lacking his strengths - speed, quickness and the ability to get to the hoop.
The Celtics even managed to keep the game close late in the fourth quarter, which gave Rondo the opportunity to lead the Celtics to a win over the Heat. Instead Rondo delivered the following:
- With the Celtics down by 2 and less than 2 minutes to play, Rondo missed a tough layup.
- With the Celtics down by 4 and 44 seconds to play, Rondo missed a pair of free throws.
- With the Celtics down by 4 and 17 seconds left to play, Rondo took a three-point shot where there were several good 3-point shooters on the floor.
Rondo clearly thinks he's the Celtics' go-to guy. But the results so far suggest otherwise.
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