We have talked about Rajon Rondo’s rebounding here in the past, and I think he is one of the better rebounding guards in the game.  However, there are times where Rondo crashes the offensive boards that I think teams could make him pay for hanging around the basket.  Teams don’t really try to take advantage of Rondo hanging around for an offensive rebound, mainly because they know he is quick enough to get back on defense.  However in game 5, something just looked off with Rondo.  I don’t know if it is fatigue or a nagging injury, but Rondo doesn’t look as quick has he has been in the first 4 games, and now you are starting to see Jameer Nelson run on him a bit.

Look at where Rondo is as the shot goes up.  Normally, most PGs at this spot on the court as the shot goes up sprints back to go on defense.  Not Rondo.  He floats towards the basket looking for a long rebound.  Here is the result:

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