Celtics ride Rondo to 2-2 tie

Remember when it was the Big Three and everyone else?

Boston was hoping to have big games from Paul Pierce, great shooting from Ray Allen and a healthy and fired-up Kevin Garnett, well they were just a little more than spectators.  The show was put on by Rajon Rondo who virtually beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and King James solo.

His 29 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists is right there with the greatest point guard performances of Magic, Cousy, etc, in the playoffs.

When the 6-1 Rondo was drafted out of Kentucky, his frenetic energy was intriguing, but his inability to shoot or score was annoying.  Now, Rondo is the most dangerous Celtic and starting to make noise to be an NBA superstar.

Now, the Cetls are tied 2-2 with the Cavs and the series is down a best of three.

Instead of King James versus the Truth, the series maybe decided on Rondo v. the entire Cavs squad. 

Going forward, the Cavs are going to have to lock down the paint, get physical (or more physical) with the 170 pound Rajon, and control him on the boards.  (Yup, we wrote control a 6-1 point guard needs to be controlled on the boards.)

Reality is that if Rondo can continue to run, penetrate and dominate the boards, then he can kick-out to the 30-year-old club members for open jumpers.  

Game 5 on Tuesday in Cleveland on TNT ought to be very interesting.