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Prime Rajon Rondo in the Playoffs
Focusing on Years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
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Focusing on Years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
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Just gonna get 08 quickly outta the way
in Game 5 vs Cavs with series tied 2-2, Rondo posted 20 PTS 13 AST in a win
in Game 7 he had 8/8/8
16 assists in G2 of the Finals and 21/7/8/6s in the closeout G6 against the Lakers
in Game 5 vs Cavs with series tied 2-2, Rondo posted 20 PTS 13 AST in a win
in Game 7 he had 8/8/8
16 assists in G2 of the Finals and 21/7/8/6s in the closeout G6 against the Lakers
2009 was really the year Playoff Rondo became a thing with KG out for Boston, he took on a bigger role and played amazing in the 14 Playoff games (Went to 2 G7s)
In the first round against D-Rose and the Bulls, Rondo put up these numbers
19.4 PPG 9.3 RPG 11.6 APG 2.7 SPG
45.4 FG% 44.4 3p% 64.9 FT%
Celtics won in 7
19.4 PPG 9.3 RPG 11.6 APG 2.7 SPG
45.4 FG% 44.4 3p% 64.9 FT%
Celtics won in 7
Through 5 Games of that series, Rondo was putting up these numbers to lead Boston to a 3-2 lead
24.2 PPG 10.2 RPG 10.2 APG 3.2 SPG
51.1 FG% 57.1 3p% 72.4 FT%
in Game 1 he has 29/9/7
19/12/16/5 in G2
20/11/6/5 in G3
25/11/11 in G4
28/8/11 in G5
24.2 PPG 10.2 RPG 10.2 APG 3.2 SPG
51.1 FG% 57.1 3p% 72.4 FT%
in Game 1 he has 29/9/7
19/12/16/5 in G2
20/11/6/5 in G3
25/11/11 in G4
28/8/11 in G5
Rondo would only score 8 and 7 points in the Final 2 games of the series, but he did have 19 assists in a Game 6 loss and then proceeded to have 11 Assists 3 Steals and 2 Blocks in a Game 7 win
Rondo vs Orlando in Round 2 in 09
14.3 PPG 10.1 RPG 8.0 APG 2.3 SPG
37.5 FG% 13.3 3p% 66.7 FT%
He struggled to score efficiently, but still did all the other things
His best Game was Game 2 when he posted 15 PTS 11 REB 18 AST in a win down 0-1 in the series
14.3 PPG 10.1 RPG 8.0 APG 2.3 SPG
37.5 FG% 13.3 3p% 66.7 FT%
He struggled to score efficiently, but still did all the other things
His best Game was Game 2 when he posted 15 PTS 11 REB 18 AST in a win down 0-1 in the series
Oh, just to go back to the Bulls series, Rondo had a positive +- when he was on the court in every single Game even despite the fact that the series went to 7 Games
Rondo's 2009 Playoff Stats Overall
16.9 PPG 9.7 RPG 9.8 APG 2.5 SPG
41.7 FG% 25.0 3p% 65.7 FT%
ON/OFF +24.5
Basically averaged a triple double at the age of 22
16.9 PPG 9.7 RPG 9.8 APG 2.5 SPG
41.7 FG% 25.0 3p% 65.7 FT%
ON/OFF +24.5
Basically averaged a triple double at the age of 22
In the 14 games in 09 Playoffs, Rondo had
11 Games with 2+ Steals
5 Games with 20+ Points
7 Games with 10+ Assists
7 Games with 10+ Rebounds
11 Double Doubles
2 Triple Doubles
It's a lil weird that he only had 2 TDs considering he always flirted with them
11 Games with 2+ Steals
5 Games with 20+ Points
7 Games with 10+ Assists
7 Games with 10+ Rebounds
11 Double Doubles
2 Triple Doubles
It's a lil weird that he only had 2 TDs considering he always flirted with them
don't really got much tape from Rondo's 09 Playoff Run, but here's his highest scoring game of that run
Game 1 vs Bulls - 29 Pts 12/21 FG 9 Reb 7 Ast
Game 1 vs Bulls - 29 Pts 12/21 FG 9 Reb 7 Ast
Onto 2010 Playoffs (Poor Varejao didn't see this coming)
in 2010, Boston were healthy again with KG playing
Rondo would have another great Playoff run being a key piece in a run to the Finals where he came extremely close to winning his 2nd title
Rondo would have another great Playoff run being a key piece in a run to the Finals where he came extremely close to winning his 2nd title
Round 1 vs Wade and the Heat
14.8 PPG 6.2 RPG 10.2 SPG 2.4 SPG
42.4 FG% 50.0 3p% 83.3 FT%
G1 10/7/10/2s
G2 8/7/12/2s
G3 17/5/8/2s
G4 23/4/9/2s
G5 16/8/12/4s
Solid all around series by Rondo
Boston win in 5
14.8 PPG 6.2 RPG 10.2 SPG 2.4 SPG
42.4 FG% 50.0 3p% 83.3 FT%
G1 10/7/10/2s
G2 8/7/12/2s
G3 17/5/8/2s
G4 23/4/9/2s
G5 16/8/12/4s
Solid all around series by Rondo
Boston win in 5
In the second round, Boston would go up against LeBron and the 1st seeded Cavs
Rondo would have one of his best playoff series ever if not the best (it's really debatable between this and 2012 ECF)
Rondo was the best player on the court during that series
Rondo would have one of his best playoff series ever if not the best (it's really debatable between this and 2012 ECF)
Rondo was the best player on the court during that series
Rondo in 2010 ECSF
20.7 PPG 6.3 RPG 11.8 APG 1.8 SPG
54.1 FG% 33.3 3p% 65.9 FT%
Boston 4-2 Cavs
20.7 PPG 6.3 RPG 11.8 APG 1.8 SPG
54.1 FG% 33.3 3p% 65.9 FT%
Boston 4-2 Cavs
Rondo heavily outplayed the man who claims to have sent Bron to Miami btw https://twitter.com/LukasCFCLAL/status/1329557450710790147
This is what Rondo did in Game 4 against the Cavs
Boston were down 2-1 after being blown out in Game 3 and were in desperation mode. Rondo led them to a 97-87 win posting 29/18/13 and receiving MVP Chants
Boston were down 2-1 after being blown out in Game 3 and were in desperation mode. Rondo led them to a 97-87 win posting 29/18/13 and receiving MVP Chants
Also in that Game 4, Rondo made this incredible assist after avoiding a LeBron chasedown block
in Game 5, we saw one of the most shocking blowouts in NBA history
Boston beat Cleveland 120-88. It really a surprise that Boston won, but the way they did definitely was
Rondo had 16/7 in that scoring all of his 16 points in the 2nd Half.
Boston beat Cleveland 120-88. It really a surprise that Boston won, but the way they did definitely was
Rondo had 16/7 in that scoring all of his 16 points in the 2nd Half.
in Game 6, Rondo would yet again have a fantastic performance at the TD Garden to close out the Cavs and send the #1 Seed and the MVP packing
21 Points 12 Assists 5 Steals 60% Shooting
21 Points 12 Assists 5 Steals 60% Shooting
In the Conference Finals, Rondo and the Celtics would face Orlando Magic and get revenge by beating them 4-2
Rondo was ok in that series, not his best but had his moments
14.3 PPG 3.5 RPG 8.0 APG 2.0 SPG
42.3 FG% 33.3 3p% 57.6 FT%
Rondo was ok in that series, not his best but had his moments
14.3 PPG 3.5 RPG 8.0 APG 2.0 SPG
42.3 FG% 33.3 3p% 57.6 FT%
Rondo's best game came in Game 2 when he dropped 25/5/8 on 62.5% Shooting
That performance was huge considering that it gave Boston a 2-0 lead and they had won both Orlando home games to start the series
That performance was huge considering that it gave Boston a 2-0 lead and they had won both Orlando home games to start the series
in Game 3, Rondo had 11 Points and 12 Assists to help Boston take a 3-0 series lead
He also had this iconic hustle play during the game
He also had this iconic hustle play during the game
Rondo would struggle in Game 4 posting 9/8 and Orlando would blow Boston out in Game 5 to force a Game 6 (Rondo 19/6 in G5)
However the Celtics did not choke a 3-0 lead as they closed Orlando in Game 6
Rondo had 14/6 in the Finals clinching win
However the Celtics did not choke a 3-0 lead as they closed Orlando in Game 6
Rondo had 14/6 in the Finals clinching win
in his 2nd Finals, Rondo would face the Lakers again in the 2008 Rematch
Rondo had a solid all around Finals (well except FTs)
13.6 PPG 6.3 RPG 7.6 APG 1.6 SPG
45.4 FG% 33.3 3p% 26.3 FT%
Rondo had a solid all around Finals (well except FTs)
13.6 PPG 6.3 RPG 7.6 APG 1.6 SPG
45.4 FG% 33.3 3p% 26.3 FT%
in a Game 2 win in LA, Rondo would post a Triple Double (19/12/10)
in a Game 5 win to put the Celtics up 3-2, Rondo had 18/5/8
He had a decent Game 7 posting near triple double (14/8/10)
The Celtics would lose in 7 though
in a Game 5 win to put the Celtics up 3-2, Rondo had 18/5/8
He had a decent Game 7 posting near triple double (14/8/10)
The Celtics would lose in 7 though
Rondo's Overall 2010 Playoff Run
15.8 PPG 5.6 RPG 9.3 APG 1.9 SPG
46.3 FG% 37.5 3p% 59.6 FT%
Despite a heart-breaking end, this was another fantastic playoff run by Rondo filled with multiple great performances
15.8 PPG 5.6 RPG 9.3 APG 1.9 SPG
46.3 FG% 37.5 3p% 59.6 FT%
Despite a heart-breaking end, this was another fantastic playoff run by Rondo filled with multiple great performances
Onto 2011 Playoffs
in the 1st Round, Rondo and the Celtics faced Melo's Knicks and swept them
Rondo was incredible in that series
19.0 PPG 7.3 RPG 12.0 APG 1.0 SPG
50.0 FG% 0.0 3p% 53.8 FT%
- only took 2 Threes
Rondo was incredible in that series
19.0 PPG 7.3 RPG 12.0 APG 1.0 SPG
50.0 FG% 0.0 3p% 53.8 FT%
- only took 2 Threes
in Game 1 he had 10/9/9 after that he was absolutely amazing
in Game 2 he had his first 30 point Playoff game
in Game 3 he posted a monster triple double with 15 pts 11 reb and 20 assists
to complete the sweep he had 21/5/12 in Game 4
in Game 2 he had his first 30 point Playoff game
in Game 3 he posted a monster triple double with 15 pts 11 reb and 20 assists
to complete the sweep he had 21/5/12 in Game 4
Rondo in Games 2-4 vs Knicks
22.0 PPG 6.7 RPG 13.0 APG 1.3 SPG
54.2 FG% 0.0 3p% 58.3 FT%
22.0 PPG 6.7 RPG 13.0 APG 1.3 SPG
54.2 FG% 0.0 3p% 58.3 FT%
in the ECSF, Rondo and Celtics played Miami's newly formed big 3
Rondo's worst series of this 4 year run but there's obviously a good reason for it as got his hand broken in Game 3
Rondo's worst series of this 4 year run but there's obviously a good reason for it as got his hand broken in Game 3
Even despite not having a great statistical series, the Celtics were way better with Rondo on the court
He was +18 on the court overall (Boston -40 with him off it) and had a positive +- in 3 of the 5 games despite losing the series in 5
He was +18 on the court overall (Boston -40 with him off it) and had a positive +- in 3 of the 5 games despite losing the series in 5
Rondo vs Miami in 2011 ECSF
10.0 PPG 4.0 RPG 7.6 APG 1.2 SPG
44.4 FG% 0.0 3p% 83.3 FT%
His numbers took a big hit after his broken hand injury after averaging 12/5/10 through 3 games
10.0 PPG 4.0 RPG 7.6 APG 1.2 SPG
44.4 FG% 0.0 3p% 83.3 FT%
His numbers took a big hit after his broken hand injury after averaging 12/5/10 through 3 games
Speaking of the broken hand, this is what happened in Game 3
Rondo would come back and finish the game basically only being able to play with 1 hand
Rondo would come back and finish the game basically only being able to play with 1 hand
Rondo's Overall 2011 Playoff Numbers (9 Games)
14.0 PPG 5.4 RPG 9.6 APG 1.1 SPG
47.7 FG% 0.0 3p% 63.2 FT%
His ON/OFF numbers were insane (+39.8)
14.0 PPG 5.4 RPG 9.6 APG 1.1 SPG
47.7 FG% 0.0 3p% 63.2 FT%
His ON/OFF numbers were insane (+39.8)
Leading up to Game 3 vs Miami (The game he broken his hand in)
17.3 PPG 7.0 RPG 11.2 APG 1.3 SPG
46.6 FG% 0.0 3p% 61.1 FT%
Rondo was playing amazing up until the injury, he showed great toughness to keep playing but it stopped him from playing at his highest level in Games 4-5
17.3 PPG 7.0 RPG 11.2 APG 1.3 SPG
46.6 FG% 0.0 3p% 61.1 FT%
Rondo was playing amazing up until the injury, he showed great toughness to keep playing but it stopped him from playing at his highest level in Games 4-5
Onto 2012 Playoffs
This imo was Rondo's best playoff run of his career
This imo was Rondo's best playoff run of his career
in Round 1 against the Hawks, Rondo put up these numbers
16.8 PPG 5.6 RPG 11.8 APG 3.4 SPG
46.3 FG% 50.0 3p% 55.6 FT%
He missed Game 2 after being suspended for bumping the ref but it didn't cost Boston
16.8 PPG 5.6 RPG 11.8 APG 3.4 SPG
46.3 FG% 50.0 3p% 55.6 FT%
He missed Game 2 after being suspended for bumping the ref but it didn't cost Boston
in Game 3, Rondo posted 17/14/12 then in Game 4 Rondo had 20 Points and 16 Assists
in the closeout Game 6 win, Rondo would post 14/8
in the closeout Game 6 win, Rondo would post 14/8
A Graphic from Game 3
in the 2nd Round, Rondo's Celtics would face the Philadelphia 76ers
Rondo in 2012 ECSF
14.1 PPG 7.4 RPG 12.7 APG 2.1 SPG
44.7 FG% 14.3 3p% 76.5 FT%
In every game in Games 1 through 5 Rondo had at least 13 assists.
Rondo in 2012 ECSF
14.1 PPG 7.4 RPG 12.7 APG 2.1 SPG
44.7 FG% 14.3 3p% 76.5 FT%
In every game in Games 1 through 5 Rondo had at least 13 assists.
This is what Rondo did in wins against the Sixers in 2012 ECSF
16.8 PPG 8.0 RPG 13.8 APG 2.3 SPG
50.0 FG% 18.2 3p% 78.6 FT%
Boston won this series 4-3
16.8 PPG 8.0 RPG 13.8 APG 2.3 SPG
50.0 FG% 18.2 3p% 78.6 FT%
Boston won this series 4-3
Rondo had 13 pts 12 reb 17 ast in a Game 1 win
he had 23/6/14 in Game 3 win, 13/4/14 in Game 5 win and 18/10/10 in the Game 7 win
he had 23/6/14 in Game 3 win, 13/4/14 in Game 5 win and 18/10/10 in the Game 7 win
Rondo was incredible in the clutch in Game 7 against Philly
in the final 3:40 he scored 11 Points including hitting 3 consecutive baskets after Paul Pierce fouled out. Rondo put the team on his back and had an iconic Game 7 clutch Performance
in the final 3:40 he scored 11 Points including hitting 3 consecutive baskets after Paul Pierce fouled out. Rondo put the team on his back and had an iconic Game 7 clutch Performance
in the Conference Finals, Rondo and the Celtics would meet LeBron and the Heat again
Rondo in the 2012 ECF
20.9 PPG 6.9 RPG 11.3 APG 1.9 SPG
48.8 FG% 30.0 3p% 70.0 FT%
Rondo's last series with the Celtics
Rondo in the 2012 ECF
20.9 PPG 6.9 RPG 11.3 APG 1.9 SPG
48.8 FG% 30.0 3p% 70.0 FT%
Rondo's last series with the Celtics
Rondo in Game 2 of the 2012 ECF
44 Points
8 Rebounds
10 Assists
3 Steals
16/24 FG
2/2 3pm
10/12 FT
44 Points
8 Rebounds
10 Assists
3 Steals
16/24 FG
2/2 3pm
10/12 FT
Celtics would fall 2-0 in the series but would rally back with 2 home wins to tie it
Rondo had 2 very good performances in the wins
Game 3 - 21 pts 6 reb 10 ast
Game 4 - 15 pts 5 reb 15 ast
Rondo had 2 very good performances in the wins
Game 3 - 21 pts 6 reb 10 ast
Game 4 - 15 pts 5 reb 15 ast
in Game 5, Rondo would struggle to score shooting 3/15 but he still would finish with 7 Points 6 Rebounds 13 Assists and 4 Steals
Celtics beat Miami to take a 3-2 series lead and looked certain to close the series and make the Finals for the 3rd time in 5 years
Celtics beat Miami to take a 3-2 series lead and looked certain to close the series and make the Finals for the 3rd time in 5 years
Obviously as we know, LeBron went god mode in Game 6 and Miami's BIG 3 proved to be too much in the clutch of Game 7
Rondo was solid in Games 6 and 7 but Boston just couldn't close
Rondo in Game 6 - 21/4/10
He'd drop 22 pts 10 reb 14 ast in the Game 7 loss
Rondo was solid in Games 6 and 7 but Boston just couldn't close
Rondo in Game 6 - 21/4/10
He'd drop 22 pts 10 reb 14 ast in the Game 7 loss
Rondo's Overall 2012 Playoff Run averages
17.3 PPG 6.7 RPG 11.9 APG 2.4 SPG
46.8 FG% 26.7 3p% 69.6 FT%
He had 10 or more assists in 16 of the 19 games he played in
17.3 PPG 6.7 RPG 11.9 APG 2.4 SPG
46.8 FG% 26.7 3p% 69.6 FT%
He had 10 or more assists in 16 of the 19 games he played in
By the end of the 2012 Playoffs, Rondo quite easily established as the best player on the Celtics and one of the best Point Guards in the league
In this 4 year stretch, no other Point Guard performed better than Rondo in the Playoffs
In this 4 year stretch, no other Point Guard performed better than Rondo in the Playoffs
Rondo's Overall Playoff Numbers between 2009-2012 (66 Games)
16.2 PPG 6.8 RPG 10.2 APG 2.1 SPG
45.6 FG% 28.4 3p% 63.6 FT%
37-29 Record
Rondo in those 37 Wins
16.1 PPG 7.1 RPG 11.0 APG 2.2 SPG
45.9 FG% 25.5 3p% 60.4 FT%
16.2 PPG 6.8 RPG 10.2 APG 2.1 SPG
45.6 FG% 28.4 3p% 63.6 FT%
37-29 Record
Rondo in those 37 Wins
16.1 PPG 7.1 RPG 11.0 APG 2.2 SPG
45.9 FG% 25.5 3p% 60.4 FT%
2009 Playoffs - Lost in ECSF
2010 Playoffs - Lost in Finals
2011 Playoffs - Lost in ECSF
2012 Playoffs - Lost in ECF
Injuries in 09 (KG) and 11 (Rondo's arm), Kobe's Lakers and Bron's Heat prevented Rondo from getting a ring in this run
2010 Playoffs - Lost in Finals
2011 Playoffs - Lost in ECSF
2012 Playoffs - Lost in ECF
Injuries in 09 (KG) and 11 (Rondo's arm), Kobe's Lakers and Bron's Heat prevented Rondo from getting a ring in this run
in 2013, Rondo would tear his ACL midway through the season
Rondo was playing his best basketball and no doubt in my mind that there was one more big playoff run for Rondo and that Celtics core in 13, but it wasn't meant to be
Rondo was playing his best basketball and no doubt in my mind that there was one more big playoff run for Rondo and that Celtics core in 13, but it wasn't meant to be
In recent years, we've seen Rondo do great things in the Playoffs
in 2017, the Bulls were up 2-0 on 1 seeded Boston with Rondo playing amazing before Rondo got hurt
in 2018 he averaged 10/8/12 going to WCSF
And this year he avg 9/4/7 off the bench winning his 2nd ring
in 2017, the Bulls were up 2-0 on 1 seeded Boston with Rondo playing amazing before Rondo got hurt
in 2018 he averaged 10/8/12 going to WCSF
And this year he avg 9/4/7 off the bench winning his 2nd ring
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